Fort Worth Magazine - April 2014

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Top Doctors

The Area's Best Physicians Chosen by Their Peers

(Did your doctor make the list?)

Robotic Revolution

Sci-Fi Future of Medicine

Professional Panhandlers

The Faces Behind the Cardboard Signs

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patient simulators are being used in a

Robotics Revolution

As robots play an increasing role in modern medicine, the current and future generations of doctors have to get wired in. by

Jennifer Casseday-Blair

80 Flying Signs A local look at panhandlers: Who are they and why are they there?

by B.J. Lacasse

90 Street Arts

MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival, held from April 10-13, will span more than 27 blocks from the Tarrant County Courthouse to the Fort Worth Convention Center. by

Gail Bennison

98 Villa Quantum The Modern Home being built in Mira Vista will have state-ofthe-art automated systems, a commercial-grade roof and lots of glass window walls. by Paul

K. Harral

103 Top

List The 2014 list of physicians named by their peers as the best around in their specialties

Docs

Sophisticated

new multidisciplinary educational facility in the Marion Emergency Care Center at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth.

latest book and music reviews as well as the FWOpera Festival and the local art show, Sibling Revelry

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Snapshots Behind the ropes and on the red carpet, the photos of the personalities and parties that have everyone talking 241

fwevents From the mustsee live concert to the highly esteemed art exhibit, a month of events worth checking out

Culinary ventures in and around town

Listings The most sought-after restaurant guide to navigate the area’s diverse dining options

Is This? How well do you know Fort Worth? Can you guess where this photo was taken based on the clues?

Hometown Heroes

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Kathy Doty

Board Member, Arc of Greater Tarrant County President, United Advocates

When they age out of the public education system at 22, it’s all too common for people with intellectual and/or developmental disability (IDD) to feel isolated and alone. Hindered by an inability to access services often due to limited funding — many become discouraged, disheartened and depressed. But if Kathy Doty has anything to do with it — and, as an Arc board member, she does — the 100,000-plus local folks with IDD will never feel alienated from society. What they will feel, Doty vows, is supreme confidence in themselves.

“The fuel for my passion is knowing I’ve helped a peer with IDD be more independent and proud of who they are,” said Doty, also president of United Advocates, an Arc program that supplies peer-to-peer support and advocacy for people with IDD.

In spite of — or, perhaps, because of her demanding agenda, Doty has been an Arc team member for more than two decades.

“During that time, we’ve seen her selfesteem grow as she’s become active as a volunteer and a leader,” said Scot Evans, executive director and one of Doty’s biggest fans (of which she has many).

Doty’s heroism, it seems, is a reflection of the organization she’s been devoted to for the past 20-plus years.

“The Arc was founded in 1949 as a support and advocacy group for parents with special needs children,” Evans said. “We now serve people with IDD of all ages and are dedicated to increasing the level of services to this often silent population.”

Shale Exploration, LLC, chases oil throughout North America but we proudly call Fort Worth our home. So to us, Fort Worth is not just where we work; it’s a place we love. Shale’s pledge to be a good corporate neighbor is one we take seriously and look forward to growing through initiatives like sponsoring Arc of Greater Tarrant County and also by supporting other community events. Shale’s philanthropic endeavors make a significant difference to numerous organizations, through community development, social services, health and medical causes and education. To learn more, visit our website at www.ShaleExploration.com

best and Worst of Times

This 280-page april magazine marks our biggesT issue ever. It was the efforts of a committed staff that made it all come together. While bigger doesn’t always mean better, I can promise that we over-delivered on quality features this month.

Before we get too carried away celebrating the magazine’s good times, we turn our focus to those in our community that have hit rock bottom and struggle just to survive. Writer and photographer B.J. Lacasse gives readers a look at the faces behind those cardboard signs held by panhandlers on the street corners. In her story this month, Flying Signs (page 80), B.J. spent some time on the street to get to know these people and share their stories.

Records indicate Tarrant County in whole only has 20 panhandlers; Fort Worth accounts for 15 - 18 of them. B.J. spent time with nine of them. Eight were males and one female. All but two had a felony conviction. Four were disabled, rendering them unable to work. Three had social security as an additional income stream. Three were veterans of war. Seven out of the nine were homeless. All seven chose not to seek refuge in a shelter for varying reasons. Two, however, were on temporary suspensions from the shelters. For these seven, it came down to making enough for a daily room rental, food and any addiction expenses.

Everyone confessed to making on average $30 per day. This feature was originally conceived to find out if in fact the people out there begging, day in and day out, were really in need or just greedy. Sadly enough, there was not one person that did not need money, food, help or all of the above.

In this edition, we also tackle the issue of robotics being used in modern medicine (Robotics Revolution, page 70). From medical mechanisms that can perform surgery while the doctor controls them nearby at a console to lifelike patient simulators being used in medical training that can sweat, breathe and bleed, usage of robots in the medical field is borderline science fiction.

Current and future generations of doctors will require a drastically different training process from earlier generations. Many of these doctors can be found on our annually published Top Doc list (page 103).

Fort Worth, Texas magazine sent a survey to more than 4,500 local physicians asking them to voluntarily rate their peers and name the best doctors in Tarrant County. Medical professionals willing to participate went online to cast their votes. While we provided the fields of specialty, the physicians identified the professionals they regard as being leaders in those fields. The doctors’ names were then submitted to a select panel of physicians for review.

While we hope our readers remain in perfect health, if you do need a doctor, this issue is a good one to keep on hand and reference year round.

Jennifer Casseday-Blair Executive Editor

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alison rich feature writers gail bennison, sean chaffin, courtney dabney, jenni hanley, b.j. lacasse, jessica llanes, jocelyn tatum, kyle whitecotton contributing columnists darlene boudreaux, brian byrd, jorge varela staff photographers jason kindig, alex lepe proofreader sharon casseday illustrator charles marsh video producer steve reeves videographer james verheyen creative intern dee webster photography intern austin pritchett advertising main line 817.560.6111 advertising director diane ayres x131 advertising account supervisor gina burns-wigginton x150 senior account executive marion c. knight x135 account executive will epps x155 account executive courtney kennebeck x126 account executive kolby simonson x141 circulation accounting manager evelyn shook office manager felicia brantley founding publisher mark hulme editor emeritus paul k. harral

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20 Oldest Restaurants

I think El Rancho Grande (established in 1948) was robbed on this list! Emily McKillip

The Paris Coffee Shop is totally overrated. I don't know why so many people eat there. — Katie Martinez

Motorcycle Mania

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Thank you for such a beautiful story in this month’s magazine. It made me cry. I always enjoy your writing! You have such a caring and empathetic voice. Thank you so much for telling Krystin’s story!

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Gail Bennison reports in depth about what to expect at this year’s MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival (see page 90). She profiles several participating artists, and the photographs of the artwork are beautiful. Gail also caught up with Fort Worth community leader Marilyn Ackmann, who is the chairman of the Festivals and Events Committee for Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc., the producers of MAIN ST. Fort Worth Artst Festival. To read more about what Ackmann is most looking forward to for this year’s festival, turn to page 130.

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Regular contributor

Jocelyn Tatum handles the bulk of our culture department this month. She informs readers about the innovative performances happening in this year’s Fort Worth Opera Festival from April 19 – May 11. Jocelyn also wrote about the four Blagg brothers who will be showcasing their art at Fort Worth’s Artspace 111. Don’t miss her review of local band Vocal Trash or her overview of Silent Sundays at the Kimbell, where they pair silent films and live music. It all starts on page 36.

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In her feature this month, Energy Buzz or Bust? (page 50), Jessica Llanes shares a medical expert’s opinion about the new and extreme varieties of energy drinks flooding the market. She questions whether current FDA regulations are enough, especially since the target demographic is primarily high school and college students.

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Travel writer Kyle Whitecotton challenges readers this month to venture outside the norm by going on a silent retreat. If I asked you to take a moment and relax, where would you go, and what would you do there? And would you carry your cellphone? Remember, you’re supposed to relax. Kyle suggests places where the environment and the people work together to help you reach the kind of complete relaxation you might think impossible. To read more, turn to page 32.

5 In this month’s Dish section, Jenni Hanley reviews one of the latest additions to West 7th (page 254). MAX’s Wine Dive is inspired by the kind of dive bar where everybody knows your name, and it pairs a carefully curated wine selection with the comfort foods you grew up loving. It will inspire you to visit and order the Chicken Fried Steak and a glass of champagne.

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Sean Chaffin reviewed a fascinating book for the magazine this month. Lost Fort Worth by writer Mike Nichols uncovers a lot about Fort Worth’s lost past. The book features 36 chapters about the people, places and events of old Cowtown. In addition to reviewing books, Sean also has a new book out himself. Check out Sean’s new book, Raising the Stakes: True Tales of Gambling, Wagering & Poker Faces, at amazon. com.

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Guest columnist Brian Byrd, M.D., is the owner of Texas Family Medicine, a primary care clinic located in Harris Southwest Hospital, Fort Worth. He is board certified in Family Medicine and is also the medical director for Encompass Hospice. He is just the medical expert we needed to discuss thyroid issues (see page 126). Byrd grew up in Fort Worth and attended Arlington Heights High School. He and his wife, Stephanie, have three children.

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B.J. Lacasse, local photographer and author of The Street: A Journey into Homelessness, decided to stop ignoring and start photographing the homeless of Fort Worth. She took the time to get to know them as well, keeping a journal of their stories and her observations. When looking for a writer to dive into the lives of local panhandlers, we knew that B. J. was the right woman for the job.

In her story this month, Flying Signs (page 80), she gives readers a look at the face behind the cardboard signs. B.J. also provided the photographs for the story.

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Darlene Boudreaux , executive director of TECH Fort Worth, cowrote a guest column this month about Cowtown Angels (page 128), an initiative founded by TECH Fort Worth to help young businesses get connected with local investors. Cowtown Angels has the goal of creating more jobs and wealth wihin our community. Darlene fills readers in on how the businesses are screened. Before joining TECH Fort Worth in 2006, Darlene was the founder and CEO of a pharmaceutical manufacturing company. She has also been named the 2003 Entrepreneur of the Year in Life Sciences for North Texas and a 2004 Leading Woman Entrepreneur of the World.

10 Guest columnist Jorge Varela , assistant director of TECH Fort Worth, loves the excitement of the startup of a company. He writes this month about Cowtown Angels with cowriter Darlene Boudreaux (page 128). Jorge’s tasks at TECH Fort Worth include working with clients to identify value in ideas, define a market strategy and launch their product or company. He has founded or owned businesses in markets as diverse as telecom, software, IT services, materials distribution, shipping, real estate, café and even a professional soccer team in Belize. Let your voice be heard We are always looking for fresh talent. If you are a writer, illustrator or photographer, please send your work samples and resume to Jennifer Casseday-Blair, executive editor, at jcasseday@fwtexas.com. If you want to get a comment or suggestion to one of our current contributors, please send to that same email address. We want to hear from you. 1 5 2 4 6 7 8 10 9 3

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Who: Lemongrass Artistic Team (Brittany Victoria, Taylor Coleman and Kelley Upton) and models Cristina Pesek and Kait Ri from The Campbell Agency What: Spring Fashion Shoot

Where: Joe T. Garcia’s Why: The looks that the Lemongrass Artistic Team chose for spring fashion were inspired by many of the bold prints and patterns seen on the runway for spring 2014. Smooth, hard center part lines blended with soft airy textures create a style that is classic and contemporary at the same time. They added wave and curl to the models’ hair by using a double barrel curling wand and setting with Aveda’s Air Control Hair Spray.

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In March, the area’s finest and most beloved chefs (and the foodies who love them) united in Fort Worth for a long weekend of truly extraordinary cuisine.

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Don’t miss out on some of the magazine’s hottest upcoming events. Our annual Best Of party will be held on May 20 at Colonial Country Club. The attire is Caddyshack chic. Our Top Chef preliminaries will be held on May 14. To purchase your tickets, visit fwtx.com.

ViDeO exclusiVes

There’s always more to the story in our video exclusives found at fwtx.com/videos. This month, you can see behind the scenes of our spring fashion shoot and more about robots’ roles in local medicine.

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For years, Fort Worth magazine readers have used the annual Top Docs issue to select a doctor. These same readers can now go to fwtx.com/ directory/docs to locate a physician in the area with our new Online Medical Directory that is searchable by the doctor’s name, practice name, location and specialty.

Top Teachers

Fort Worth, Texas magazine is looking for the top teachers in the area as nominated by students, parents, other teachers and school officials and anyone else who wishes to participate. We will recognize top teachers in 21 independent school districts and from area private schools in a feature article planned for publication in August. The teachers featured will be selected on the number of votes/nominations. Make your nominations starting April 15 by visiting fwtx. com and selecting Top Teachers.

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Shrouded in a private British collection for more than two centuries, famous Dutch painting finds a new home in Fort Worth.

| by alison Rich |

Make way, Monet. There’s a new masterpiece in town. Edge of a Forest with a Grainfield, painted by 17thcentury Dutch landscapist Jacob van Ruisdael, will hang amid Frans Hals, Rembrandt van Rijn and other revered Dutch artists in the Kimbell Art Museum’s permanent (and always free to see) collection starting this month.

The Kimbell scooped up the painting — a substantial piece featuring massive oaks, meandering water and billowing clouds set against a cerulean sky — from Worcester College at Oxford last month for an estimated $14-plus million. The school sold it to fund new student housing, according to British daily newspaper The Sunday Times. It had owned the piece since 1811.

The acquisition effectively doubles the Kimbell’s Ruisdael inventory, which also includes seascape A Rough Sea at a Jetty.

For the uninitiated, Ruisdael was a prolific painter who favored

woodland scenes. In fact, it was the Dutchman’s proclivity with trees — and, more specifically, their foliage — that helped earn him his stripes as a great master. Although a triumph for the Kimbell, the deal is kindling some heat overseas. Many in the UK maintain the work was part of the country’s national heritage and, thus, shouldn’t have been up for grabs. “The sale of such a work is thought to be unprecedented for an Oxbridge college,” The Times reported in March. “It felt it had no alternative way of paying off loans for the construction of more than 120 new and refurbished rooms for its students.”

That it wasn’t referred to the British government’s export review committee before being shipped across the pond, “surprised some experts,” The Times wrote. “One said it was ‘amazing’ no attempt had been made to stop such an important work going overseas.”

But while the Brits are feeling a bit bruised by its departure, we have to admit we’re pretty pleased to have such a prodigious painting here at home. Not only is it a stunning exemplar of Ruisdael’s incredible bent with the brush, but now that it’s on public display in a world-class venue, thousands will finally have the chance to see Edge of a Forest with a Grainfield in all its glory.

Going Once, Going Twice

Van Cliburn, the most famous pianist of his generation, and Fort Worth's most celebrated native son, died just more than a year ago.

The auction house, Christie's, held the second auction of antiques and collectibles from Van Cliburn's estate on March 3 and 4 in New York City. The first auction was held in conjunction with Cliburn himself in 2012 before his death.

The Christie's auction also featured lots from the estate of Noreen Drexel of Newport, R.I., and was titled: Two Distinguished American Collections The Van Cliburn collection itself realized $1,014,850.

One lot that went far above its $2,000-$3,000 estimate consisted of two Chinese whitish-green, carved jade plaques. The Asian market gobbled them up for a staggering $87,500. And lot 452 was a silver cup and cover with the maker's mark of Paul De Lamerie, made during the reign of George II in Lon-

Empathy Lessons

In addition to their regular coursework, middle school students at All Saints Episcopal School get the opportunity to spend one day every year living like a homeless person.

Called Project Empathy, the exercise gives 7th and 8th graders a chance to see first-hand the struggles of our local homeless population. By any measure, All Saints students are a privileged lot. Their campus houses state-of-the-art educational and sporting facilities. The majority come from well-to-do families who are not lacking the security of homes (or even vacation homes for that matter). But the annual experience strips away all the comforts of home.

Students spend the night outdoors with only a cardboard box and a blanket to shelter them from the elements; no food, no

don in about 1740. It was estimated to fetch between $20,000 and $30,000 and far exceeded expectations with a sales price of $47,500.

Andrew McVinish, head of Private and Iconic Collections, commented: “The strong results of the sale confirm buyers’ appetite for exceptional works of great provenance and continues the tradition of Christie’s offering prominent private collections at auction. With 98 percent sold by lot, this sale demonstrates the demand and interest in items of the highest aesthetic qualities. The top lot of the sale, two Chinese white jade plaques, sold for more than 10 times its pre-sale estimate, realizing $87,500.”

Capera Ryan, senior vice president and managing director of the Southwest region for Christie’s, said, “The objects he collected in a way tell the story of his life. As he played all over the world, he’d always buy himself something."

Among Cliburn's many collecting passions was his love of silver. A lavish oval silver tea tray was made in 1834 by Benjamin Smith in London, during the brief seven-year reign of William IV. The tray was engraved with an Earl's coat-ofarms and a crest. This piece alone held a staggering estimate of between $50,000 and $80,000. When the hammer finally fell on lot 445, it sold for $56,250. —Courtney Dabney

cellphones, no pillows to pass the night. “It was really cold on Feb. 20. I only got about 30 minutes of sleep that night, between being hungry, uncomfortable and cold. It is hard to take it in that some people have to sleep like that every night,” said 8th grader Cameron Lawrence.

In conjunction with the night outdoors, students often choose to fast for 24 hours, from lunch on Thursday until lunch on Friday. “It’s an option for us if we choose to fast, but homeless kids don’t have the option

of when or how much they eat,” said Lawrence.

Lawrence said, “The best thing we can do is to not judge homeless people for their circumstances. It really reminded a lot of us about how much we have and how fortunate we are.”

Students also organized a blanket drive that was split between Union Gospel Mission and the Presbyterian Night Shelter in the weeks leading up to Project Empathy.

When the rest of the student body arrive on campus for school the following morning, some of the “homeless” students hold up signs asking for money from carpools passing by. (Any money received is then donated.) Occasionally a car will slow down and crack the window just enough to hand them some change, but most ignore them and simply drive on — just like in the real world. –Courtney Dabney

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Something’s in the Wind

| by Courtney Dabney |

Looking like the buzzing of a hummingbird’s wing, UTA researchers are working on micro-windmills that have many practical applications.

The most common examples of windmill technology are the iconic structures that began dotting the landscape all over Western Europe as early as the 13th century (especially in Germany and Holland). Windmills were a game-changer in the settling of Texas as well. Beginning in the 1850s through the 1930s, wooden wind pumps did a lot of the heavy lifting on farms and ranches, becoming synonymous with the landscape of Texas.

Wind energy is in vogue once again on an enormous scale. Wind farms packed with giant turbines are now a normal sight all over West Texas, slowly turning like moving sculptures on our horizon.

UTA is researching the applications of miniature windmills. Associate Professor J.C. Chiao is the prin-

cipal investigator on the research but gives major credit to his former student Dr. Smitha Rao, whom he said “is the real brains behind the operation. She is my right hand and works on all my research.” He said, “My job is to shrink everything. My lab has a catchy name: iMEMS, which stands for micro-electromechanical systems.”

The Taiwanese fabrication foundry called WinMEMS is helping to fund the project, but the University of Texas system owns all the licensing and patenting for both design and application of this technology.

By “micro,” we mean that you could fit about 10 of these windmills on one tiny grain of rice. The delicate-looking prototypes measure a mere 1.8 millimeters wide and are made of nickel alloy components, which are flexible enough to withstand strong winds.

Chiao said, “Although it has been reported that our research could be used to charge cellphones...I think cellphones are actually a much lower priority for me. It is rare that people are far enough away from a charging station these days to even need it.”

“The major application will be in charging wireless sensors, like those used to safeguard our decaying infrastructure. For example, when sensors are placed on bridges to monitor for cracks or strength detection, their batteries need to constantly be replaced,” he said. “With the combination of both solar and micro-windmill technology, sensors could be left on those structures forever and provide the power needed to keep them up and running.”

While one micro-windmill doesn’t produce much energy by itself, the thought is to produce panels with thousands of them that could be mounted on walls. Chiao said, “Having a lot of tiny windmills lessens the likelihood that they would all be damaged in the event of something catastrophic. There would be a greater survivability, and so too, better reliability from this power source.”

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On Fertile Ground

UNT Health Science Center sows the seeds of sustainability —and philanthropy — at its new community garden.

| by Alison Rich |

The plot thickens … and quite literally, thanks to the efforts of an enterprising crop of folks at UNT Health Science Center. Spurred by a common vision of creating a green space where employees and students — and, eventually, the general public — could grow and harvest their own organic produce, the Office of Sustainability and its Sustainability Committee transformed a oncehumble patch of dirt on West Seventh Street into a community garden. Located next to Saint-Emilion Restaurant — and, incidentally, home to a former flower shop — the site is now springing forth with a bounty of fruits, veggies and other land-to-table delights. Although it’s still in the early stages, the hope, naturally, is that the garden will ultimately yield a profusion of produce. Some will grace the plates of the people tending each of the 16 4x12 plots, with the remaining 25 percent earmarked for local residents in need of nutritious fare.

“We are donating 25 percent of our produce to local food pantries, including the Northside InterCommunity Agency and the Salvation Army,” said Betsy Friauf, senior communications specialist and community garden coordinator. “Of course, people can donate more than that if they choose to.”

When the idea first floated about the UNTHSC campus two years ago, the response was overwhelmingly positive, according to sustainability coordinator Sandy Bauman.

“It seemed like a project that a lot of people were excited about and wanted to be a part of,” said Bauman, noting the garden has been a top priority since the Sustainability Committee launched in 2012. “We’re very pleased to contribute to the needs of our community. It’s a chance for all of us to work together to create a healthier community with sustainable food.”

Currently, only employees and students have plots, which were up for grabs on a first-come, first-served basis when the garden concept was still germinating; however, Saint-Emilion, one of the founding sponsors, also has a plot. (Fresh leeks on your filet de limande, anyone?) The long-range plan is to add about 16 more plots and open them to the public, Bauman and Friauf say. Watch the UNTHSC website for details as they sprout.

Chisholm Trail Community Center Opens

March 1 was opening day for the long-awaited Chisholm Trail Community Center in Southwest Fort Worth.

The multi-purpose activity and fitness center houses cardio, free weights, and strength training equipment. A full-size gymnasium with basketball/volleyball courts and even a rock-climbing wall will draw residents of all ages. The Center will host after-school programs, school break camps and group exercise programs to support the surrounding neighborhoods.

At a cost of $4.66 million, the 19,955-squarefoot facility also houses amenities like an aerobic/ dance room, extra meeting rooms, an outdoor patio area and a garden. The Fort Worth Public Art Program commissioned a sculpture titled Ocean of Grass by local artist Etty Horowitz depicting native Texas prairie grasses, which is now installed above the entrance. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the Chisholm Trail Center with Mayor Betsy Price, District 6 Councilmember Jungus Jordan and Crowley ISD Superintendent Dan Powell also in attendance.

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Many of us don’t have the time to relax, much less the know-how to truly let go of those things that so often prevent relaxation.

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If I asked you to take a moment and relax, where would you go, and what would you do there?

Would you head to Starbucks for a latte, sit barefoot on the back porch swing, take a nap in your bedroom or would you kick back in the recliner and turn on the television? And would you carry your cellphone? Remember, you’re supposed to relax.

Would you bring along the anxieties of your ever-growing to-do list, your shouldhave-done list and your I-wish-I-could-do list? What about tomorrow’s big meeting or last month’s stack of bills or next week’s rapidly approaching (fill in the blank)?

Maybe asking you to relax wasn’t a fair request.

Just for fun, imagine a place where the environment and the people work together to help you reach the kind of complete relaxation you might think impossible. Imagine a place like Shambhala Mountain Center set deep in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado or the Esalen Institute on the Big Sur Coastline of California or Ala Kukui amid the fruit trees and sandy beaches of Maui, Hawaii, where you’re uninhibited by all the familiar baggage and free to learn from those who’ve studied the art of relaxation, self-reflection and deep soul rejuvenation, how exactly to let go and unwind

Silent Stay Hermitage is the quintessential digital-free, silent retreat located amid a peaceful European-style farm setting in Vacaville, California.

and how to do it for more than the time it takes to sip a latte at the coffee shop.

Retreats like these actually do exist, and they provide a unique experience for those willing visitors looking for a gentler pace and the opportunity to reconnect with their inner self who, despite years of neglect amid a stressful existence, still endures somewhere quietly beyond the reach of a demanding career, the burdens of modern culture, the constant and often over-bearing connectivity of technology, and those things we use to fill in that blank space above.

Take a place like Silent Stay Hermitage—the quintessential digital-free, silent retreat located amid a peaceful Europeanstyle farm setting in Vacaville, California. It serves only nine guests per week, so it can easily offer a more private experience than many larger retreats. Guests are welcome to stay anywhere between three days and three weeks, taking part in morning and evening meditation and afternoon personal time. Owners Bruce and Ruth Davis lead guests in daily meditation focused on reducing the kind of toxic mental activity that drives stress and replacing it with an inner peace through traditional sitting meditation and sacred movement meditation based on yoga and Tai Chi. Most of the day at Silent Stay is completely unstructured, though, and gives guests plenty of personal retreat time to spend on their own.

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cal and spiritual influence of Mesa Verde National Park, is Sophia Peace Center in Dolores, Colorado. Sophia Peace Center is one of the nation’s most prominent spiritual destinations and offers a peaceful retreat for all belief systems and accommodates all retreat needs and sizes whether personal or professional. One of the most popular events here is the Inner Bonding Retreat, a five-day intensive where couples and individuals explore the deep issues related to love and connection with others. The natural setting of the Southwest and the San Juan Mountains enriches meditation spaces where retreats like Yoga Bliss incorporate yoga, meditation, pranayama, labyrinth walks, and ancient wisdom tours into the daily routine. Free time offers time to explore the local hot springs and hiking excursions in the Colorado backcountry.

Since 1976, the highly trained teachers at Insight Meditation Society, a 240-acre refuge in the woods of Massachusetts, have guided participants in Buddhist meditation practices that aim to give students a more authentic and joyful life. No matter your religion or experience, IMS offers a selection of courses for beginners and experienced meditators. Classes include The Joy of Letting Go, The Art of Mindful Living, Your Life Is Your Practice, and Freedom and Ease of Being. Whether you stay a weekend or several months, fees are based on a sliding scale according to individual means with financial assistance offered to some participants. Spread across a 195-acre campus in Rhinebeck, New York, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies teaches wellness and personal

growth through classes in Tai Chi, meditation, yoga, creativity and community. Between classes, visitors can paddle a canoe over the pristine waters of Long Pond Lake, climb the stone stairway to the wooded sanctuary for quiet reflection, or take long, deep breaths amid the fresh aromas of the garden. Meals are communal and based on a vegetarian diet that upholds the sustainable lifestyle Omega promotes. Omega Institute also offers retreats specifically geared toward couples, teens and families. Or head down to the sandy beaches of Blue Spirit Costa Rica where Omega offers all-inclusive winter retreats like no other in the state. For those who don’t want to travel long distance, there are some great silent retreat options nearby. North of San Antonio is Namaste Retreat Center, offering personalized relaxation and renewal retreats, nondenominational spiritual retreats, and group retreats centered on creativity and art. Rainbow Hearth Sanctuary and Retreat Center in Austin also offers retreat packages with a menu of natural and organic meals, comfortable accommodations overlooking Lake Buchanan, and a healthy deficiency of televisions and telephones. Retreat options include therapeutic spa retreats with

restorative bodywork; spiritual retreats focusing on the power of self-reflection in nature; and couples retreats for healthier, more connected relationships. And on 200 acres of rolling hills and forests in nearby Windham, Siddhayatan is a non-religiousbased spiritual retreat center for those looking to awaken and feed their soul and uncover and reconnect with their inner self while moving toward an enlightened, or just stress-reduced, life. Siddhayatan offers a number of retreat options including their silent retreat based on just that—silence. Starting at $50 per day and including lodging and vegetarian meals, the silent retreat offers twice-daily mantra classes, a staff of spiritual teachers, and lots of relaxation in the absence of noise.

So whether you travel far or stay close to home, whether you go for a day or stay a year, take the time to be silent in a place that specializes in relaxation. Be silent in the mouth and silent in the mind, and take the time to rediscover your inner self, reconnect with the true you who’s been waiting all this time, and recharge something far more valuable than your cellphone. Make the investment today, and you’ll wonder why it took you so long.

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This year’s festival features innovative opera from April 19 – May 11.

| by Jocelyn tatum |

Opera singer ava pine sits in the middle of the stage at the Bass hall during a late feBruary choral performance of Elijah. She heard the cello singing to her right. In between arias, she closed her eyes and listened to all the components of the production weave together a story like a tapestry. She melted into her seat feeling both pure joy and peace.

This is what her love for music and opera is all about—collaboration, the story, the voices linking with musical notes, the drama, costumes and the talent.

Which is why people came from seven countries and 28 states last spring to experience Fort Worth’s Opera Festival. This year’s festival is April 19-May 11, and general director Darren K. Woods expects more will come to feel the same range of emotions opera stars like Pine feel when she performs.

Woods has a reputation for taking an innovative approach to

opera. He strategically picks operas that bring current issues to the audience and make them think. His operas have personal stories with global implications. And he’s risky—Woods chooses an opera every year that’s lesser known to opera fans.

“I pick things that are aggressive and thought-provoking,” Woods said.

Which is why this year he kicks off FWOpera’s 10-year commitment to showing operas from the Americas. He picked With Blood, With Ink by American composer Daniel Cozier and librettist Peter M. Krask after it had been circulated and rejected for 17 years. He saw something beautiful and relevant about a 17th century upper class, intellectual nun from Mexico being hushed into the corner by male authorities because she wanted to be heard. The story of this martyred nun is based on a true story.

Woods said he listened to it and “was destroyed, it was so beautiful.” Plus, Woods is still angry that a 14-year-old Pakistani girl

Past performances Tosca and lysistrata. Photos courtesy of FWOpera.

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was recently shot in the face and neck by the Taliban for asking that women be allowed an education. Malala Yousufzai was lucky—she lived.

In 2008, he chose an opera about AIDS called Angels in America He feared being fired for choosing an opera about an epidemic nobody wants to talk about, but it ended up being a hit. He said he’s seen many audience members brought to tears by operas like this one.

“It is amazing. It did exactly what it was supposed to,” he said about the opera.

Woods always knew he wanted to be a general director for an opera house. He quit singing at the height of his career with New York City Opera to start his new journey to his current position. He adores opera because “it is the synthesis of every single art.” It is scenery, costumes, ballet, singing and theatre. It is also a study of the times and history. This is why he wanted to be involved in every aspect of it.

“I get to make it. I get to find the singers. I love putting all the balls in the air and watching them all coalesce into a beautiful story,” Woods said with fervor.

Woods’ love for opera and new talent inspired opera singers, and stars in two of his 2014 Spring Festival operas, Sean Panikkar and Ava Pine, to find their vocation as opera singers.

“I would not be an opera singer without Darren. I love that man,” Panikkar said. When I saw the level of world-class teaching he was giving his students, I was blown away…I fell in love with

The past performance, Glory Denied, was brutally honest recollections of America's longestheld Vietnam prisoner-of-war.

every aspect of the opera.”

Panikkar met Woods at Seagle Music Colony, a summer vocal training program in upstate New York. He picked Panikkar out of “a pile” of students and nurtured his talent. He later convinced Pine to attend after he heard her sing in 2002 at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Fort Worth. At first she turned him down, but after years of working in a cubicle marketing the technology for the first handheld email phone, she came knocking.

After all, the self-proclaimed “stage animal” has been singing since she was a little girl. When her father wasn’t working as an ER physician, the singer/songwriter was performing at local venues in their hometown of Fredericksburg. Ava got to sing with her father’s band, and at 8 years old she ended up on the front page of the local newspaper.

At Seagle, Panikkar was exposed to the complex and harmonious collaboration behind the opera. As a civil engineer major, he was fascinated with the design and building of the set, how it all came together with the musical instruments, the voices and costumes. The whole creative process fascinated him. He also loved the acting and the drama.

“I would rather do anything at all in music [after that summer], so I dropped out of civil engineering senior year [and finished music],” Panikkar said.

The drama and story also intrigue Pine. Like literature, op-

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It’s the creative process and drama that also intrigued fashion designer and Project Runway star Austin Scarlett, who designed all of the costumes for the professional world premiere of With Blood, With Ink

“To experience opera really touches every emotion…every little wrinkle of the mind is stimulated,” Scarlett said.

Scarlett has never been terribly interested in ready-to-wear styles. He’s intrigued by the work-

manship and detail that goes into couture and costume design. As a history buff, he loved researching the plot of this opera, which takes place in 17th-century Mexico.

“Opera is one of the greatest forms of creative collaboration. I work with librettists and watch the musicians bring [the story] to life. Then you have the designers and directors that all create this masterpiece of human art,” Scarlett said.

While he’s dabbled in costume

design and music festivals on a smaller scale, this will be Scarlett’s first full opera commission. He loves costume design because he tells a story through his designs. He had the most fun designing the nuns. “Especially baroque nuns…they are dramatic,” he said. "They have specialized plaques around their necks and extravagant headdresses. Their robes, along with the archbishop, have flair and volume."

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era is the study of human nature. Everything the characters go through—despair, pain, unrequited love, joy, new beginnings, reunions and epiphanies—the audience goes through. The opera opens the audience’s eyes into their own world of pain and joy. And for Pine, that is very cathartic.

“In opera you can really express how you feel in a big way and belt it out…it’s really fun to step into someone else’s world,” Pine said.

At a young professional leadership meeting in Woods’ home, the opera stars of Così fan tutte by Mozart, Kathryn Leemhuis and Paul Scholten, talk to a living room full of people. Leemhuis said that like Pine, she’s even cried when performing. Some moments are so moving, they bring her to tears. It is not uncommon for opera singers to get lost in their characters.

“I don’t want to play that I’m sad for you; I want to be sad for you,” Leemhuis said. “It is exhausting physically, emotionally and vocally, so I want to go to bed for three days.”

They had the whole room of young professionals roaring with laughter about the quirks of opera and their relationship on and off stage. Leemhuis and Scholten met seven years ago performing as lovers in Così fan tutte in another city. They fell in love and are getting married three weeks after the festival.

While Così fan tutte is a traditional opera that’s been performed for hundreds of years,

operas like With Blood, With Ink by Daniel Cozier and Silent Night by Kevin Puts are contemporary operas. Woods transitioned the FWOpera’s performances into just one spring season in 2007 because it allowed them to introduce more modern shows. They can package it with classics like La Bohème People are less inclined to see an unprecedented opera, but at the festival they can see both in one weekend.

He makes a good point—people from the metropolitan area aren’t going to come just to see something new; they will want both offered. And someone from New York isn’t going to come to Fort Worth to see La Bohème, but they will come to see something unusual.

“We are always discovering new talent. It is their chance to see the next big star,” Woods said.

This is what makes Fort Worth’s spring festival unique.

“I like taking risks with young singers because somebody has to. I have no doubt that something will say, ‘commissioned by the FW opera,’ and it will be played for 100 years,” Woods said.

Opera 101

Opera isn’t just for ball gowns and gold-lined binoculars. It’s for everyone. Here’s how to get your feet wet. First, go on the FWOpera website fwopera.org and read the synopses of the various operas. The FWOpera’s general director, Darren K. Woods, picks stories that are relevant and interesting. They have cultural and sociological significance. Once you read through the plot, find which one will be perfect for you and your date.

Don’t be intimidated. Yes, operas are often presented in another language, but a screen above the stage projects English translations. There isn’t a strict dress code either. You can come in blue jeans and boots or in your finest black-tie attire. The nice people at FWOpera want patrons to wear whatever makes them comfortable.

Just like anything, the experience is so much more rewarding if you know more about it before going into it. The FWOpera offers backstage tours and a pre-show lecture that run about 30 minutes.

He’s recently expanded his love mentoring young singers to composers with his Frontiers program, which started in 2013. This program hears selected librettist and composer teams from the Americas. Eight of the chosen operas are presented in the McDavid Studio across the street from the Bass Hall. Twenty-minute excerpts from these upcoming operas are sung at the festival. Woods hopes to see emerging opera stars born from this program.

Panikkar is excited about coming back to Fort Worth. He said most opera festivals are outside or in other untraditional atmospheres. Panikkar appreciates the traditional and intimate setting at Bass Hall.

“It is one of the jewels of our opera company. The acoustics are perfect [and] it is so well designed. I am really excited about coming back,” he said.

Toi, toi toi, or in boca al lupo, as they say in the opera world. Laymen’s translation: best wishes to the FWOpera Spring Festival.

Past Performances: (left) Glory Denied; (right) Lysistrata. Photos courtesy of the FWOpera.

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sibling revelry: the blaggs

For the first time since their beloved mother, Mary J. Blagg, died two years ago, the brothers reunited for Spring Gallery Night in the show Sibling Revelry, which runs through May 6 at Fort Worth’s Artspace 111.

| by Jocelyn tatum |

Rewind to the 1950s on a cotton farm in far west texas. there lived a mother, eight boys and two girls, and a father who worked the graveyard shift in the oil field. The children ran wild and free under the sun from dawn until dusk but had to be quiet when they played inside on rainy days. So Mom came home with empty donut boxes and pencils hoping for quiet order while Dad slept. When they weren’t drawing snakes and lizards, they were sojourning into the wide-open poppy fields chasing quail and jackrabbits.

da Vinci, Van Gogh and Michelangelo lying around the house. These books and the empty Lone Star donut boxes, pieces of cardboard, scrap paper and pencils she collected occupied her children for hours.

But it was more than her attempt to restore order that motivated them. “I can remember her encouragement and love for my efforts in drawing pictures. She would always say such work with a pencil takes a special person to do it that well,” Dennis said.

“It was pretty wild and felt so free,” Dennis Blagg said.

Four brilliant artists were born out of this simple Texas backdrop the youngest of the four, Douglas, the eldest, Woodrow, and twins Daniel and Dennis Blagg.

How did so much talent come from one family?

“That’s what everyone wants to know,” oldest brother Woodrow answered through the phone from his home in a remote village in Pennsylvania.

Their mother was the daughter of Sicilian immigrants, the first woman in her family to finish college, a “progressive thinker” and WWII Red Cross worker who traveled the world. She was an avid reader and art lover. She left coffee-table-sized books with paintings by Leonardo

Woodrow, who is described by his younger siblings as a magician with the pencil, inspired them too. Dan and Dennis both have memories of young Woodrow being able to draw anything and winning national contests with no art training.

“Watching my brother Woodrow draw made my stomach tickle, and it enchanted me to try it myself,” Dennis said.

“Woody always pursued art. He has had it in his blood forever,” Dan said.

The show Sibling Revelry is a play on words. It would be silly to assume four brothers with such talent didn’t disagree or compete. But they eventually went different directions and excelled.

Dan is known for his realist urbanscape oil paintings, and Dennis for his landscape oil paintings of Big Bend and beyond. Woodrow is recognized by his graphite drawings of life on famous ranches like the Four Sixes. The West Coast beaches enchant watercolorist Doug.

The four brothers and their mother moved to Fort Worth in the 1960s, where they all stayed until Doug moved to Los Angeles in 1984 and Woody moved back to Pennsylvania in 1986. He had previously lived there while studying at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia. Before Doug and Woody left, the four brothers

Daniel Blagg, Steppin' Out, oil on canvas

Woodrow Blagg, Tight Rope, 2009, graphite on paper

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painted and drank wine on the roof of a damp shell of a building, talking politics, art and philosophy. Thanks to an investment from Margery Grella Gossett, this building is now the elegant Artspace 111.

“In my 20s, everyone’s talent was exploding so fast. There is an ego with art. I needed to get away to find my own voice because they were so talented and powerful,” Doug said.

Dan and Dennis stayed and became Fort Worth celebrities. Their paintings cover the walls of area galleries, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and other museums all over Texas. Let’s not forget Dennis’s exhausting and massive commission that now hangs in Terminal D at DFW Airport.

Woodrow has made his name on the East Coast and hangs his art in Texas, Colorado, New York and in many private collections. Doug sells out at art shows when he’s not working on movie sets as a key grip for stars like Sean Penn in Into the Wild

In an article written in 2006, their mother said she didn’t know where their talent came from. But Dan and Dennis remember a time when she asked them to draw Betty Boop for their little sister, Carmelinda Blagg. They wouldn’t do it, so she did. Both said it was spot on, but they haven’t seen her draw anything since.

“I wonder if she didn’t [sometimes] pick up a pencil and draw by herself, because that is who she was,” Carmelinda said.

Their mother’s recent death deeply affected them, and they still feel her presence and hear her encouraging words as they fight with the typical doubt that comes with craft. “She and I were best friends. She was the salt of the Earth…She gave me that strength and willpower for us to become painters,” Dan said.

And although she is gone, the love for her children and for fine arts will always be the glue that binds these guys together. “After this many years, it will be nice to have a little revelry and celebrate what [my brothers] have done,” baby brother Doug said.

Lost Fort Worth

After growing up in Fort Worth and spending 23 years at the Star-Telegram as a copy editor, reporter, travel writer, and columnist, Mike Nichols certainly knows a lot about his hometown. And after leaving his newspaper career behind, the author began blogging about his bicycle trips throughout the city at HometownByHandlebar.com.

“I began taking photos to rediscover my hometown after I moved to a part of town I was not familiar with,” Nichols says. “I began taking photos of the houses, schools, churches, commercial buildings, bridges, and cemeteries I saw and researching their history. History research seldom walks a straight line, and soon I was off on tangents, which led to other tangents.”

When the publishers at History Press came across the blog, they asked Nichols to put his knowledge and research of Fort Worth’s lost past into book form – and Lost Fort Worth was begun. The book features 36 chapters about the people, places and events of old Cowtown.

Some of the more interesting topics in the book include: the Battle of But-

termilk Junction in 1886 (featuring Western lawman and sometime criminal Timothy Isaiah “Longhaired Jim” Courtright); the mysterious hotel built downtown in 1894 by Dr. Henry Howard Holmes (who has been called America’s first serial killer); Fort Worth’s secret helium plant of the 1920s; and the creation of Poly Pop (the world’s first powdered soft-drink mix).

From the Stockyards to packing plants to mass transit bygones, Lost Fort Worth touches on Cowtown’s unique historical events and its place in the Old West. Nichols offers some unique insight into what has become his passion.

“Having grown up in Fort Worth, I was not curious about its history until I had lived 60 years of that history for myself,” Nichols says. “As a travel writer, I had been to all seven continents before I realized how interesting my own hometown’s history is. Now I spend at least part of every day learning more of that history.”

For more information or to buy, visit LostFortWorth.com.

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Dennis Blagg, The Clearing, 2013, oil on canvas

Doug Blagg, Santa Monica 2, 2012, watercolor on paper

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One Man’s Trash is Another Band’s Treasure Silent Sundays

| by Jocelyn Tatum |

Take one child musical star, a lifelong musician and producer, add a few breakdancers and some trash, and you get Vocal Trash. The self-described “Glee meets Stomp” musical sensation uses their powerful voices and instruments made from old gas cans, trashcans, empty food cans, pipes and whatever else you can find in the junkyard to make music.

While they live in Fort Worth, they still hope to break into their hometown market. But when they’re not here recording and writing music, they are on the road 190 days out of the year performing and inspiring people coast-to-coast to look at trash in a new light.

“You’re more apt to find us in a rodeo in Montana on a flatbed truck,” Linder said. “But we’ve also played Madison Square Garden. We’ve also [recently] aligned ourselves with the corporate world.”

Vocal Trash started as a show band and later decided to add trashcans and buckets. One day,

co-owner and child musical star Kelsey Rae Shaw looked at him and said, “Why don’t we do this with a message?”

Now Linder and Shaw make music with a powerful message — to recycle, reuse and think of trash not as trash, but as an instrument. A company in Fort Worth turned a gas can into a guitar for them. Used giant water jugs morph into drums. They perform in schools all over the country to spread the word.

“We get the kids excited about this initiative…[now] all of them believe they can make a change,” Shaw said.

Their goal is to bring awareness to the global problem of waste through the universal language of music, which is why you may have seen them at Fort Worth Clean Up for the last few years.

And Shaw started a spinoff program called The Think Program. She wrote a children’s book called Think…Before You Throw It Away, which can be purchased on Amazon or through their website.

“The program allows the kids to create ways to save the earth,” she said.

Steve’s goal is to get company sponsorships so they can reach as many schools as possible that may not be able to afford the performance.

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The Fort Worth Lone Star Film Society (LSFS) stays busy. One of the many new initiatives under the LSFS umbrella is Arthouse FW, which partners with Fort Worth’s world-class museums to present silent films with live music creating an authentic experience.

“Silent Sundays presents the visionaries of early cinema who pioneered film and narrative techniques, shifting movies from a simple means of entertainment to a serious artistic medium,” marketing and publicity manager Andrew Young said.

Whether it is a piano soloist or a band, the musician has the power to interpret the movie and create the musical scores accordingly.

But why would one go to silent film when we have the option of being overly stimulated in a modern theatre?

The Amon Carter Museum archivist Jon Frembling attended and loved every minute of his experience at the first Silent Sunday showing of SUNRISE. He said without the bombardment of sound effects and dialogue, he was able to really enjoy the visuals and imagery of the film.

He offered great examples. In the beginning of the Pixar film Wall-E, moviegoers only had music and visuals as the adorable robot goes about his day in a wasteland of trash. The music moves us as he explores, and we are left uninterrupted. The Pixar film Up has a love scene between the elderly main character and his deceased wife that is void of dialogue yet filled with moving music. The images tell the whole story.

“The live music accompaniment really changed my perspective of the film,” Frembling said.

Historically, this is how movies were enjoyed in the early 1900s.

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Every time someone attended the movies they heard a different musical interpretation of the same film.

“It is a nostalgic event,” LSFS director Alec Jhangiani said about Silent Sundays.

The idea is to bring people together and get them talking about film in the context of history. It creates a community around the art of film. Jhangiani said when people watch movies today, it can be a private experience, but when they come to a live musical performance, they are with fellow film and music lovers. This sparks conversations and creates a sense of community.

“If you add love music, you may get people out of the house and bring people together to have a conversation,” Jhangiani said.

The Silent Sundays film series started Feb. 16 with the 1927 film SUNRISE, which won an academy award in 1929. Classical pianist Robert Edwards accompanied the film, and the attendance for this new initiative far exceeded LSFS’s expectations.

“To contextualize past films in their history is to understand current films,” Jhangiani said. Within this silent film series, director of programming Will Grella picks films that are significant contributions to film history.

“Each filmmaker presented in Silent Sundays has a unique place in the history of cinema because of their contribution to the craft. As a film society, the LSFS believes it is important to highlight these contributions as a way to revisit the founders of modern cinema and help bring their work to light in a new context,” Young said in a press release.

While the Kimbell Art Museum has its own exhibitions, the Silent Sunday film series is like a mini-exhibition in itself. Like paintings, patrons will experience culture, history, and moving art with musical craft.

“It is a really good crossroads for the exhibition of cinema in a museum setting and the contextualization of the film with the light and music component. Musicians are coming in and applying their unique vision of the film. The film becomes a whole different animal,” Young said.

energy buzz or bust?

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Energy drinks can contain double or triple the caffeine of one cup of coffee, and the combined effects of ingredients such as taurine, ginseng, guarana and other stimulants can be difficult to measure. With new and extreme varieties of energy drinks flooding the market, health experts question whether current FDA regulations are enough, especially since the target demographic is primarily high school and college students.

A 2013 report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found that energy drink-related ER visits doubled between 2007 and 2011. Robert Genzel, M.D., an emergency physician on staff at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, has treated ER patients with side effects from energy drinks.

“They come in with anxiety attacks or a racing heart,” Genzel explains. “Usually it is dose-related. It’s not that they did one energy drink—it’s several energy drinks, or they aren’t accustomed to caffeine.”

Those who consume too many stimulants over a short period may suffer adverse effects, including anxiety, nervousness, jitteriness, dizziness, headaches, insomnia, dehydration, nausea and heart palpitations. Less common but documented effects include allergic reactions, seizures, cardiac arrest and death.

Research from the American Heart Association found that between one to three energy drinks

is enough to raise blood pressure and negatively affect heart rhythm, even triggering a cardiac event or death in certain people, particularly those with a pre-existing heart condition or family history of heart arrhythmia.

“Certainly if you’re getting chest pain, shortness of breath or feeling light-headed, then you do need to come in [to the ER] and be evaluated,” says Genzel.

How much is too much? Genzel suggests limiting consumption to one per day, less if you are caffeine sensitive, and avoiding energy drinks if you have a heart condition. Also, pay close attention to serving size.

“A lot of times you see the amount of caffeine in an 8-ounce drink, but they’re selling them as 16, 24 or 32 ounces… so the caffeine load is immense,” warns Genzel.

Viva la Spring

Captivating spring fashions abound in the beautiful setting of a colonnade-lined plaza containing an oasis of cool fountains, lush gardens and Old World charm. Inspiration came from many of the 2014 spring-summer collections’ hints of European and global styles. Rich embroidery and whispers of lace and fluttering silk promote a feminine season, and the combination of white and black is proving its staying power. Adding a pop of bright color kicks this trend into high gear, as does the addition of bold patterns. While pastel capris are ever popular, trousers are taking a turn away from figure-hugging styles toward flowing, wide-legged alternatives.

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Gold Cuff With Stone Bracelet, $42, Spoiled Pink, spoiledpink.com

Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Dress, $368, Neiman Marcus, neimanmarcus.com

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For complete instructions to recreate Kelly’s centerpieces, go to fwtx.com and click on Recipes.

the Gift of a dinner Party

Sharing a good meal with friends is a wonderful gift. And when the hostess is a talented florist, the event is beautiful as well as delicious.

Kelly Norvell, owNer of Bridal Blooms florist, loves to cook aNd eNtertaiN. And when she does, she uses flowers to turn her table into a lovely palette of colors and textures. “A vibrant table setting with really pretty flowers tells your guests that they are important,” says Kelly. “It says that you spent time and thought to turn what could be a regular dinner into a special event. You can often use greenery from your own yard and add interesting flowers you pick up at Central Market.”

The food must be visually tantalizing as well, and so Kelly chooses an interesting fish stew, called Seafood Cataplana. The dish is named for the pan it is cooked in — a clam-shaped copper vessel that is originally from Portugal. This pan is filled with ingredients, then tightly closed and placed to simmer on top of the stove. Serving directly from the cataplana adds even more fun and conversation to the dinner experience. (If you can’t get your hands on a cataplana, a Dutch oven will work fine.)

Judie Byrd is co-founder, along with her husband, of The Culinary School of Fort Worth. Check her out at judiebyrd.com. Thanks to Central Market for our groceries, including the beautiful seafood and lovely flowers.

seafood cataPlaNa yield: 8 servings

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 large onion, finely chopped

• 1 each, red and green bell peppers, cut into thin strips

• 3 – 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups dry wine

• 1, 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes with juice

• 2 cups fish stock (available frozen at Central Market), or bottled clam juice

• 3 bay leaves

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• Pinch dried chili flakes

• 12 small new potatoes, scrubbed and trimmed but not peeled

• 1 pound chorizo, removed

from casings, crumbled and cooked (Central Market’s meat counter)

• 2 dozen uncooked mussels

• 2 dozen large shrimp, uncooked

• 2 pounds firm white fish, cut into 2-inch chunks

• 1 pound squid tentacles, uncooked

• ½ bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped

1. In a Portuguese cataplana or Dutch oven, heat olive oil and sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic for 1 minute. Remove to a plate and set aside. Add white wine and boil for 2 – 3 minutes to reduce slightly. Add tomatoes, fish stock, bay leaves, paprika, chili flakes and potatoes. Simmer uncovered 15 minutes.

2. Add chorizo, mussels, shrimp, white fish, and squid. Cover and simmer

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A mixed vegetable salad includes black-eyed peas, cucumbers, and tomatoes.

Seafood Cataplana makes a beautiful centerpiece.

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8 – 10 minutes (don’t overcook the seafood — it will continue to cook as you call guests to the table and do last minute things to prepare to serve). Stir in parsley and serve.

Mixed Salad with leMon herb Vinaigrette

Yield: 8 servings

• 1 English cucumber, peeled and chopped

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

• 1 cup sliced, pitted calamata olives

• 1 quart tri-colored cherry tomatoes, each cut in half

• 1, 15-ounce can blackeyed peas, drained

• Lemon Vinaigrette (recipe below)

• About 10 handfuls mixed green lettuces or field greens

1. In a large bowl, combine cucumber, bell pepper, olives, tomatoes, and black-eyed peas. Gently stir in Lemon Vinaigrette and marinate up to 30 minutes in refrigerator.

2. Serve on top of green lettuces.

lemon Vinaigrette:

1. Whisk together ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1

tablespoon dried Italian herb blend, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Continue whisking while slowly pouring in ½ cup olive oil. Taste for salt and pepper. Refrigerate up to 1 month.

alMond CuStard tartS

Yield: 18 tarts

• 1, 17.3-ounce package

Pepperidge Farms frozen puff pastry

• 1 cup sugar

• 3 tablespoons cornstarch

• 1 cup milk

• 2 eggs

• 2 egg yolks

Almond Custard Tarts are a favorite Portuguese bakery staple.

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• 1 teaspoon each, vanilla and almond flavoring

• Sliced almonds for garnish, about ½ cup

1. Preheat oven to 375º.

2. Unwrap puff pastry and cut each piece into 9 pieces. Line 18 muffin cups with pastry, folding and pressing to make the pastry fit. Place in freezer while making the custard.

3. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in milk and place over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly. Simmer 1 minute, until mixture thickens.

4. Place eggs and egg yolks in a medium bowl. Slowly add ½ cup hot milk mixture to eggs while whisking constantly. Repeat. Then add this mixture back to the saucepan, still whisking constantly. (This technique slowly cooks the eggs and keeps them from curdling.) Again, cook and whisk mixture over medium heat 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and almond flavoring.

5. Fill prepared pastry shells and top each with a pinch of sliced almonds. Bake 15 minutes or until crusts are golden brown and filling is set and lightly browned on top.

Sardine and Garlic Spread

Yield: serves 6 as a spread on crackers

Rich and robust, this spread is addictive. Spread on bread or crackers.

• 2, 3 - 4-ounce cans quality sardines, packed in olive oil, drained (reserve oil)

• 1/4 cup roasted garlic cloves

• juice of 2 lemons, or as needed

1. 1. Place drained sardines and garlic cloves on a large plate and use a fork to mash the two together, forming a smooth paste. Add lemon juice until you get a good, spreading consistency.

liver pâté

Yield: 8 – 10 servings with crackers

• 1 stick butter

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ¼ cup brandy

• 1 – 1 ¼ pounds chicken livers, well trimmed

• 1 cup chicken stock

• ½ teaspoon dry mustard

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ¾ teaspoon pepper

1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is tender. Add brandy and simmer until reduced almost completely. Add livers

and stock and simmer 15 – 20 minutes, until livers are cooked through but still tender. Remove from heat. Drain livers and onions (reserving cooking liquid) and place in food processor. Add ¼ cup reserved cooking liquid.

2. Process mixture until smooth; add more cooking liquid as needed to create a smooth, spreadable paste. Add dry mustard, salt, and pepper and process to combine well.

3. Place in serving containers, cover, and refrigerate up to 3 days. To serve, allow to sit at room temperature 15 –20 minutes and serve with crackers.

Hors d’oeuvres: (below) Liver Pâté with Crackers is served as an hors d’oeuvre; (left) Sardine and Garlic Spread.

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The Zeno robot can initiate certain behaviors

as: look at me, follow me, imitate my facial gestures, imitate my head-eye motion, hand extension and grasping, hand waving, verbal dialogue, emotion recognition and head, face and hand coordination.

Robotic Revolution

As robots play an increasing role in modern medicine, the current and future generations of doctors have to get wired in.

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From medical mechanisms that can perform surgery while the doctor controls them nearby at a console to lifelike patient simulators being used in medical training that can sweat, breathe and bleed, usage of robots in the medical field is borderline science-fiction.

Proven to reduce hospital stays and the effects of surgery and exposure to radiation, robotic surgical systems are oftentimes taking the place of traditional surgery. Some institutions are utilizing robots for therapy benefiting autistic children, DNA analysis in forensic laboratories or incorporating disinfecting robots for advanced environmental cleaning in patients’ hospital rooms and operating rooms.

On the horizon, expect to see breakthroughs in research being done locally to help burn victims regenerate tissue or allow those who have lost a limb to use their peripheral nerves to communicate between the body and the robotic prosthetic device.

Whether you’re ready for it or not, medical robotics is the wave of the future.

Zeno Hanson Robotics creates robots that founder and chief scientist

Dr. David Hanson calls Genius Machines. The Zeno robot tracks faces and sound, perceives facial expressions and mimics the user’s facial expressions. It is his belief that understanding human expressions can help

to model human empathy and enable machine empathy. Hanson hopes to create robots with the same level of intelligence as people. The robots that he creates possess masterful facial expressions, conversational personalities, walking robot bodies and adaptive intelligence.

“We seek to understand the fundamental nature of creativity, compassion and consciousness and the human perception of robots. We also creatively explore robots as works of art. Manufactured for real uses, our robots currently serve health, safety, and education, and scientific research at universities around the world. Although we have a ways to go before we achieve true Genius Machines, we’ve made real progress,” Hanson says in a statement on the Hanson website.

The Zeno robot has been used in therapy for children with autism who have trouble interacting with other people. It stands about 2 feet tall and looks similar to a small boy with an expressive face that has cameras for eyes so it can monitor what the child is doing. Zeno can interact with children from different distances and can initiate certain behaviors such as: look at me, follow me, imitate my facial gestures, imitate my head-eye

Above: The Zeno robot has been used in therapy for children with autism who have trouble interacting with other people. It stands about 2 feet tall and looks similar to a small boy with an expressive face that has cameras for eyes so it can monitor what the child is doing. Below: Research being done with the Biomask at the Univeristy of Texas at Arlington Research Institute is meant to provide accelerated and higher-quality wound healing by providing capabilities to apply negative pressure wound therapy, deliver therapeutics and hold skin grafts in place while constantly monitoring the healing process.

The work being done at the University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute to develop the neuro-electrical interface consists of a set of electrodes that connect to the peripheral nerves in an effort to allow communication between the body and prosthetic devices.

eye motion, hand extension and grasping, hand waving, verbal dialogue, emotion recognition and head, face and hand coordination.

Dr. Nicoleta Bugnariu, associate professor of physical therapy at the UNT Health Science Center, has used the Zeno robot in her therapy. In an interview a few years ago, she spoke about its benefits. “We had this robot taken to the Dallas treatment center, and children that had previously had no interest in toys interacted with the robot,” Bugnariu said. “They had a very good reaction to it. We think that this [Zeno] can serve as a transition from non-human to human interaction.”

Biomask An advanced therapeutic system for real-time monitoring and treatment of facial burns is being developed at the University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute (UTARI).

UTARI works to bridge the gap between academic research and product development in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing, Biomedical Technologies and Robotics. They collaborate directly with UT Arlington faculty to promote undergraduate and graduate education by providing opportunities for research and development. Collaboration with government, industry and university partners to facilitate early stage product development in their disciplines is imperative. Their focus is to continue enabling product development to help humanity, providing unique, affordable solutions to complex problems.

The Biomask is meant to provide accelerated and higher-quality wound healing by providing capabilities to apply negative pressure wound therapy, deliver therapeutics and hold skin grafts in place while constantly monitoring the healing process.

Eileen Clements, director of research for UTARI, says, “We are developing a system to come into contact with a burn on the face. We can monitor but also deliver the necessary therapeutics that are needed in real time. Typically people with severe burns must go through several surgeries with skin grafts. The results leave a lot to be desired.”

Researchers at UTARI are collaborating with surgeons at the Institute of Surgical Research at the U.S. Army Dental and Trauma Research Detachment and the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University.

Clements says that the Biomask could be beneficial to those who have received burns during military missions. “In most military instances, there is a lot of body armor, but the areas at risk are the limbs and the face.”

Current research is focused on devices and systems being applied to animal wounds so that they can better understand the wound-healing process. With its hard outer shell, flexible inner lining and 3D scanning technology, the Biomask would be used on patients who are immobi-

lized in a hospital environment.

“The idea behind the Biomask is to have a solution where the body can regenerate tissue,” Clements says.

Robotic Prosthetic Devices and In-

terfaces The researchers at UTARI are also working on prosthetic devices and interfaces under their Biomedical Technologies discipline.

Research focus is on two distinct areas of prosthetics. The first focus is to enhance long-term socket performance/fit of prosthetics. Smart-Fit Dynamic Interface will partner pressure sensors with pressure actuators and will provide a consistent comfort level at all times.

The second area of focus is investigating the control of robotic prosthesis using signals from peripheral nerves. The work being done to develop the neuro-electrical interface consists of a set of electrodes that connect to the peripheral nerves in an effort to allow communication between the body and the device.

“If you have someone who has lost part of their limb and want to fit them with a prosthetic, you could control it if you have the right input. You would be able to interface with the nerves to control that prosthetic device,” Clements says. “There are multiple ways that robotic prosthetics can be controlled. Our research shows a lot of promise.”

Xenex Disinfecting Robot

The Center for Disease Control estimates that more than 2 million people in the United States get an infection while in the hospital annually. More than 100,000 people die each year in the U.S. because of healthcare associated infections.

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest utilizes Xenex disinfecting robots for advanced environmental cleaning of its healthcare facility. Resembling R2-D2, the Xenex is an ultraviolet portable unit on wheels that uses a Xenon bulb (a powerful, non-mercury form of UV light) combined with technology that generates high-intensity pulses. The robot can disinfect a room in five to 10 minutes.

The Infection Prevention Coordinator at Harris Southwest, Dr. Kathy Rhodes, says the Xenex has decreased healthcare associated infections. “We know because of human error, it may be possible to miss an area. It’s almost impossible to make sure you get every single surface. We take

healthcare-associated infections very seriously. It gives us the opportunity to guarantee that the rooms are clean.” Rhodes says the unit is well worth its $82,000 price tag.

The Xenex has not replaced the disinfection process at the hospital but is used as an additional precautionary step to ensure the room is sanitary. While the Xenex is becoming more prevalent in the local hospital community, Harris Southwest was the first hospital in North Texas to get this ultraviolet technology.

Patient Simulators

Sophisticated patient simulators are being used in a new multidisciplinary educational facility in the Marion Emergency Care Center at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth.

The director of the Fort Worth Emergency Collaborative at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, Debbie Krauser, says, “When I first started, it was see one, do one, teach one. There were a lot of mistakes. One of the greatest benefits [of patient simulators] is that we don’t have to make mistakes on people anymore. We can create challenging situations during training and make sure these future doctors are equipped in handling these difficult scenarios.”

These patient “robots” can talk, bleed, sweat, breathe and respond to medical procedures. Krauser says, “We can create just about any clinical scenario from a heart attack to stroke. You name it, and we can recreate it. The simulators respond to anesthesia gases, have heart sounds, lung sounds, real blood pressure and can sweat, bleed, vomit, urinate and speak. The entire clinical scenario can be recreated all the way through recovery in each acute-care setting. The possibilities for simulation are endless.”

Through a computer monitor, students receive immediate feedback as to whether they are helping or hurting the patient. A camera also monitors their actions, so teachers can go through the scenario with the student after it ends.

Using an automatic feature on the simulator, teachers can either slow down or speed up the process of life-threatening illnesses. For students who are either newly out of school or uncertain about specific proce-

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest utilizes Xenex disinfecting robots for advanced environmental cleaning of its healthcare facility.

dures, the simulator can exhibit scenarios for all levels and abilities. Additional scenarios can also be purchased.

Currently the hospital has four simulators. They have personalized each one by naming them and creating identification for each. As a very important part of patient care, the training process includes simulations of the documentation process. The simulators vary in price depending on the fidelity they provide, but the average cost is $300,000.

Telemedicine Robot Baylor

All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth recently introduced a robot they are calling S.A.R.A., which stands for Stroke Assessment Robotic Assistant. The remote presence robot will be utilized in the hospital’s stroke center. S.A.R.A. will allow doctors to provide life-saving care from miles away. When time is of the essence, this telemedicine technology allows for two-way video/two-way communications for health care providers who need access to neuro-stroke specialists at their facility’s emergency department. The neuro-stroke specialist can participate in consultation with emergency physicians to give timely and accurate clinical decision-making.

Neuro-hospitalists based at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas use iPads or laptops to connect with other Baylor medical centers whenever a call comes from their emergency departments.

Dr. Timothy Jones, medical director of the emergency department at Baylor, says that telemedicine is the wave of the future. “When it comes to stroke, time is of the essence. Medicine that allows us to treat a stroke from a blood clot must be administered shortly after the stroke has taken place. By bringing the specialist bedside without any delay enhances the bedside experience and overall outcome.”

The specific model that Baylor purchased is the RP Lite, which costs in the range of $80,000. Currently only one robot is required to handle the patient stroke load at any given time.

da Vinci Surgical System With the da Vinci Surgical System, surgeons operate through just a few small incisions. The da Vinci System features a magnified 3D high-definition vision system and tiny wristed instruments that bend and rotate far greater than the human wrist. As a result, da Vinci enables your surgeon to operate with enhanced vision, precision, dexterity and control.

The da Vinci Surgical System consists of several key components, including an ergonomically designed console where the surgeon sits while operating, a patient-side cart where the patient lies during surgery, four interactive robotic arms, a high-definition 3D vision system and proprietary EndoWrist instruments.

Russell Dickey is a USMD surgeon who has been specializing in robot-assisted, single site hysterectomy surgery since 2006. The main advantages for him include the high-definition, 3D view and the enhanced control and precision of the robotic instruments.

Above: The da Vinci System features a magnified 3D high-definition vision system and tiny wristed instruments that bend and rotate far greater than the human wrist. As a result, da Vinci enables your surgeon to operate with enhanced vision, precision, dexterity and control. Below: Sophisticated patient simulators are being used in a new multidisciplinary educational facility in the Marion Emergency Care Center at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth. The simulators respond to anesthesia gases, have heart sounds, lung sounds, real blood pressure and can sweat, bleed, vomit, urinate and speak.

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Above: Texas Health Heart and Vascular Hospital Arlington has been using the Sensei X Robotic Catheter System since 2010. It allows the surgeon to manipulate a catheter inside the heart while seated at a computer console. It’s the only system of its kind in North Texas. For the patient, it means less anesthesia and less radiation exposure. Below: Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth recently introduced a robot they are calling S.A.R.A., which stands for Stroke Assessment Robotic Assistant. The remote presence robot will be utilized in the hospital’s stroke center. S.A.R.A. will allow doctors to provide life-saving care from miles away.

The Laboratory of Molecular Identification at UNT Health Science Center uses robots that allow the number of DNA analyses to skyrocket. One robot, for example, can analyze nearly 18,000 DNA samples per year.

“The daVinci system has helped me improve outcomes for my patients in many ways. Complex operations that formerly required a large incision and a three-four day hospital stay can now be performed through small incisions on an outpatient basis. I have seen that patients undergoing robotic surgery appear to have less pain and quicker recoveries compared to traditional surgery," Dickey says.

USMD Surgeon Steven Schierling has been using the robot in singlesite gallbladder surgery for about two years. He says, “My patients notice the definite difference in visible scarring. They are spared the scars in their upper abdomen, and the one main scar they do have is well hidden in their belly button and oftentimes cannot be seen at all. Additionally, my patients have enjoyed very good pain control and return to activity with this approach for surgery.”

Robotic Catheter System

Since 2010, Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington on the campus of Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has been using the Sensei X Robotic Catheter System. It’s a state-of-the-art EP robotic navigation system that allows the surgeon to manipulate a catheter inside the heart while seated at a computer console. It’s the only system of its kind in North Texas. For the patient, it means less anesthesia and less radiation exposure.

The benefits of the robotic catheter system exceeded the hospital’s expectations the first year. It had anticipated an additional 24 patients in 2010, but they instead saw an increase of 65 patients (a 76 percent yearover-year change). In 2014, it remains a successful program.

Dr. William Nesbitt, cardiac electro physiologist at Texas Health Harris Arlington Memorial Hospital, says, “In my experience, the robotic catheter procedure provides more stability for placement of ablation lesions. It provides for shorter procedure times and decreases the amount of radiation exposure. Better patient outcome is the ultimate goal.”

Another major benefit of this system is that it decreases the amount of fatigue for the surgeon. “Typically I will do two or three in a day. You are seated and things are calm. Instead of standing in 20 pounds of lead for four hours, I am now sitting for three of those hours,” Nesbitt says.

DNA Analysis Robotics

The University of North Texas Center for Human Identification (UNTCHI) assists law enforcement officials across the country in missing persons’ cases. Law enforcement agencies and medical examiners can submit samples to UNTCHI to be processed for DNA free of charge. The DNA results are entered into the multi-tiered Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) and searched against other unidentified cases and the families of missing persons.

UNTCHI has assisted with more than 180 identifications from Hawaii to New York, and experts there are dedicated to providing valuable genetic information to agencies for the identification of the loved ones whose lives have been cut short.

UNTCHI consists of the Laboratory of Molecular Identification, located in Fort Worth, and the Laboratory of Forensic Anthropology in

Denton. The Laboratory of Forensic Anthropology examines unidentified human remains to provide information regarding useful forensic details and the cause of death. Additionally, the Laboratory of Forensic Anthropology can assist in making identifications using medical records. The Laboratory of Molecular Identification develops genetic profiles from unidentified human remains and family references using cutting-edge DNA techniques and analysis.

The database at UNTCHI was established in 2001. Texas was the first state with a Missing Persons laboratory capable of analyzing both mitochondrial and nuclear DNA, and it was the first to participate in the federal CODIS database for missing persons.

Dr. Rhonda Roby, associate professor at UNT Health Science Center, says, “As a forensic scientist, one of my main interests is finding better, faster and more efficient methods of processing samples in a forensic DNA laboratory, especially in mitochondrial DNA. These methods include both liquid handling and data analysis systems. I have received two grants from the National Institute of Justice for high-throughput processing of mitochondrial DNA and developing software data for analysis.”

The lab uses robots, which allow the number of DNA analyses to skyrocket. One robot, for example, can analyze nearly 18,000 DNA samples per year.

There was a shift in the way robotics was used in the lab following the tragedy on Sept. 11, 2001. “The progression has been more apparent in the forensic laboratory. The entities working on 9/11 embraced robotics and expert system software in order to process all the samples in a timely manner. A lot of this technology already was there before the attacks, but the forensic laboratories are slow to change. We really had to adapt the technology because it was more efficient and offered higher throughput capabilities. After 9/11, it simply became more commonplace,” Roby says.

Fort Worth fares far better than most cities our size when it comes to panhandlers.

The sign flyers on our city’s corners are passive with very few instances of aggressive behavior being reported.

Flying Signs

A local look at panhandlers: Who are they and why are they there?

| story and photography by B.J. Lacasse |

Fort Worth, Texas: The City’s

The temperature was hovering right around freezing; with the north wind blowing hard, it felt like 15 degrees as I backed out of my driveway to go to work. I headed west on Camp Bowie when a misty rain began to fall. I thought to myself, “Oh, great.” I flipped on my wipers. When they cleared my view, I spotted the lean, dark-clothed figure holding a sign at the corner of Bryant Irvin where I was turning. I immediately looked down at my console to see if I had spare change just in case my car rolled to a stop where I was within reach of him. I wondered to myself, “If I give him money, would I be feeding an addiction or feeding the man?” Either way, I felt sorry for him. The light changed green, so I rolled past him, taking away my decision whether to give or not to give.

Panhandlers—we all see them and every time we all have to decide what to do. What do you do?

Do you ignore them and pretend they are not there?

Do you immediately look for money to give? Do you pretend to look distracted by a cellphone or text to appear as being too busy to notice their sign asking for help? Do you feel guilty if you don’t give? Do you get mad because they are there?

Do you call the police? Do you call your city council member to complain? Who are they and why are they there anyway?

It is my hope that this very up-close and personal look into panhandling, or sign flying as it is called in Fort Worth, will answer a lot of your questions and, most importantly, put a face to the issue.

Fort Worth fares far better than most cities our size when it comes to panhandlers. The sign flyers that grace our city’s corners are of the passive type with only a few instances of aggressive behavior being reported. Cities like Baltimore, Nashville, Portland and closer to home, Austin, have all been in the national spotlight as having high numbers of beggars and aggressive behavioral patterns. Some so bad as to have physical confrontations become the norm.

Most cities that have renewed their downtowns into vibrant urban living centers have become the most vulnerable to being besieged by panhandlers. The more liberal the city, the more toler-

ance there seems to be and therefore the higher numbers and the greater need for solutions to the problem. There is no easy solution to this social issue or a one-sizefits-all answer.

City governments are taking on the challenge by some very different and creative ways. Denver has recently converted old unused parking meters into small cash donation sites. The money collected then being divided among social service providers in the city. Nashville has implemented panhandling zones where it is permitted only. Portland banned panhandling during certain times of day or night. Austin tried to legislate and ticket its way out of the problem and became a perfect example of what not to do. Austin passed legislation banning all panhandling or solicitation on grounds that it is a public safety issue. The law was appealed and overturned, citing that the city failed to prove with adequate documentation that it truly was a public safety issue, therefore making panhandling legal in the city of Austin. Needless to say, their numbers soared and the city is taking heat from business owners, city dwellers and tourists alike. What makes panhandling such a difficult issue is that we are talking about people. After all, panhandlers are citizens too.

Believe it or not, current records indicate Tarrant County in whole only has 20 panhandlers; Fort Worth accounts for between 15 - 18 of them. The average age is between 40 and 60, mostly males with the exception of a few females and equally split between the races. If the numbers are correct, I was able to meet and interview approximately 50 percent of the population, or nine individuals, for this story.

Eight were males and one female. Seven were white and two African American. All but two had a felony conviction. Four were disabled, rendering them unable to work. Three had social security as an additional income stream. Three were veterans of war. Seven out of the nine were homeless. All seven chose not to seek refuge in a shelter for varying reasons. Two, however, were on temporary suspensions from the shelters. For these seven, it came down to making enough for a daily room rental, food and any addiction expenses. Not necessarily in that order.

Most were campers, meaning they live unsheltered—either refusing to go to a shelter or having been evicted from a shelter. Everyone that I interviewed confessed to making on average $30

per day. A couple made significantly more. All of them told me that a day’s work “flying signs” could be anywhere from 20 minutes to two or three hours long, making panhandling a pretty lucrative business. All stayed out there only as long as they needed to make what they required to fit their daily circumstances. This feature was originally conceived to find out if in fact the people out there begging, day in and day out, were really in need or just greedy. Sadly enough, there was not one person I encountered that did not need money, food, help or all of the above.

SIGN FLYERS: The face behind the cardboard I spent two days scouring the streets of Fort Worth, my goal to find and communicate with as many panhandlers as I could. Then I hoped and prayed for some to be willing to be photographed and share their story. My first day, I went out with my buddy Ana. She drove me around like Miss Daisy. The second day, I did a ride-along with Fort Worth police officer Donna Eldridge, Fort Worth’s Homeless Liaison Officer. Here are the people I met.

Kenneth This 60-year-old, shy, kind and gentle soul has been homeless for more than six years. He pointed down to the overgrown trash-ridden alley as to the place he called home. He has been flying signs for the last couple of years. He visually appeared to be disabled, slow moving, walking with a limp and relying on a cane. When I asked him what he did for his previous occupation, he said he was a cook all of his life. He smiled big, and his eyes lit up when he, for a moment, went back in time to brag about the finer restaurants he used to work for. He told me he could make

about $30 a day “on a good day.” I asked him what he did this winter when it was so extremely bitter cold outside. He smiled and said, “more cardboard.” He said, “You get used to it.” Kenneth being six years homeless fits the description of chronic homelessness, according to HUD. Social services and housing would be available to him if he chose to seek help through the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition’s many partner agencies. He told me he didn’t like the shelters much. He felt like he needed to make it on his own. For Kenneth, camping and panhandling was, in his mind, living self-sufficiently.

Lawrence In his early 30s, Lawrence appeared emotionally unstable and angry. All throughout our time conversing, I found him to be extremely agitated about his current situation: begging and living under a bridge. He was recently released from the county jail, where he claimed to have suffered a broken arm while distancing himself or “quitting” the Arian Brotherhood of which he claimed

Kenneth (right) has been homeless for more than six years and panhandling for the last few of those. He now lives in an overgrown trash-ridden alley and makes $30 on a good day of panhandling.

he was a former member. He flashed me his badge showing he was registered with the TCHC (Tarrant County Homeless Coalition) but was currently serving a six-month ban from all shelters. To be banned from a shelter, it usually means you violated a substance or weapons abuse policy. The shelters, by necessity, adhere to very strict policy when it comes to the safety of the large number of homeless served each night, usually housed in close quarters. His survival was definitely in his own hands and pretty much the consequences of his own doing.

Jeremy By his own admission, Jeremy has a felony conviction on his record. He stated that all he wants is to go to work and make a living. He told me that with a felony you can pretty much kiss your chances goodbye on that. I came across Jeremy not once, but twice. We met again when I rode with Officer Eldridge. She told me he was quite the character. He would fly signs during the day and hop a bus to Eastchase Parkway to spend the night in a storage shed for sale at a local hardware store. I asked him why not get help at a shelter where there are programs specifically for exoffenders. He told me he would next week. He had only a few days left to serve on his suspension from the night shelter. I believe a job would be enough to turn this young 33-year-old’s life around.

Weder (Pronounced Weed-R) Weder was my only female panhandler, and one of three who had housing and social security as her main income. She is 51 years old and a three-year veteran in the U.S Army. She has been out flying for about four or five years. She makes excellent money pulling in $60 a day, minimum. She told me her location by the mall proved to be very lucrative, especially during holidays when folks felt more in the giving spirit. I am certain that her having Rascal, a cute little dog, as a sidekick helps her draw on people’s kindness too. She told me she had to beg to make ends meet because her $700 a month social security income did not go near far enough to meet her basic needs of rent, food, utilities and such. She also has a daughter who is about to give birth to twins. She wants to help her too. I sympathize with her situation; however, I am not certain panhandling is a necessity for her well-being and survival as she does have adequate housing and a steady government supplemental income. While driving around that day, Ana and I encountered two more panhandlers. One was precariously perched in the middle of the five-point West 7th Street intersection, making him impossible to talk to. The last panhandler we spotted at I-35S had declined to be photographed. He was, however, willing to talk for a bit. This flyer declined to be photographed because as he put it, “He didn’t want to get into all that.” He was very friendly and talkative but very drunk. He was one of the guys out there that I had been edu-

cated about who only begs long enough to get his fix, pass out and start all over again the next day. After a few minutes of conversation, he staggered his way back to the center medium off I-35 as not to miss the 5 p.m. traffic opportunities. As he crossed the street, he was almost hit by a car—point proven on being a public safety issue, not just for him, but also for the unsuspecting drivers out there that have to avoid him.

The second day of interviews was completely different in that I was traveling with FWPD police officer Donna Eldridge, and I was no longer just a curious photojournalist asking questions and taking pictures. Officer Eldridge and I had not traveled a mile from the East Lancaster sub-station when we spotted a man flashing his sign to oncoming traffic. She spun the patrol car around with lights flashing, no siren.

EvEryonE that I IntErvIEWEd confEssEd to makIng on avEragE $30 pEr day. A couple mAde significAntly more. All of them told me thAt A dAy’s work “flying signs” could be Anywhere from 20 minutes to two or three hours long, makIng panhandlIng a prEtty lucratIvE busInEss.

We pulled up beside him, and she politely asked him to hand over his sign in exchange for a pocket pal. A pocket pal is a small laminated tri-fold that the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition produces which has all the names and numbers listed for social service providers in the city. Confiscating the sign is the kinder and gentler way to putting a stop to panhandling, according to FWPD, rather than writing tickets every time.

By taking the sign, it will at least put the guy out of business until he gets more cardboard and a marker to make a new sign. Of-

weder (left) is a veteran of the u s Army. she has been panhandling for four or five years, and makes at least $60 per day. her dog, rascal, helps to draw on people's kindness.

ficer Eldridge believes we cannot ticket our way out of the problem of begging in the streets. Writing a ticket creates a vicious cycle of tickets, court appearances and dismissals due to indigence. If an officer arrests a panhandler, it will take that officer off the streets for one to two hours minimum, while the offender will spend around four hours in jail only to be right back out there upon release, thus costing the city money for all the paper work and the loss of on-duty time of a patrol officer.

Mike was the name of the man we stopped for the exchange. His tiny sign read “Need Blessing,” and in his case, it held true. Mike was 64 years old, a homeless camper with an artificial hip that had gone bad. He told us he really just needed a meal and meant no harm. We began to pull away when we both looked at each

other at the same time and said, “Let’s go get him something to eat.” A 7-11 hot dog, a bag of chips, a banana and a cold drink would have to do. We returned to his spot pretty quickly and found him walking to his place under the bridge. We jumped out of the car, pulled close to his trail and hollered for Mike to let him know we had brought him a meal. He hobbled up the embankment with a huge grin from ear to ear and said, “God bless you. I can’t believe you would do that for me.” Tears welled up in his eyes as he told us that he was stuck out here because he too was a convicted felon. He had a petty theft conviction 27 years ago, which was keeping him from receiving any social services now. We left wishing him well and tried to encourage him to seek shelter.

Darryn was the next sign flyer we encountered at the I-30 and Hulen Street Bridge. He was a guy one could have a little less sympathy for, as he had been in and out of jail all his life committing theft and larceny. We once again exchanged his sign for a pocket pal. He too said he was just hungry and trying to be good now that he was out of jail by asking people for their money instead of stealing it.

David was the last person we met that day as daylight began to wane. His sign, meticulously written in two colors of ink and very elaborate, read: “Vet. Single dad out of work. Need help. God Bless.” In the upper right-hand corner, he had included his military battalion numbers. In the lower-right corner, he had drawn what looked like a seal of the United States Armed Forces, an eagle and the words “In God We Trust.”

David served six years in the Army in Afghanistan. He has a tu-

Lawrence lives under a bridge and panhandles to survive. He is registered with the TCHC (Tarrant County Homeless Coalition) but was currently serving a six-month ban from all shelters.

mor on his liver and currently can’t work like he needs or wants to. He has two children, ages 14 and 17. He receives $1,187 in monthly benefits, which for most folks on the streets would be a fortune. Out of that $1,187, he pays $500 in child support for one child and gives all the rest to his mother who is caring for the other. He told us he was doing the best he could right now but wanted to do better because being a good dad in his children’s eyes meant everything to him.

As we talked, he boasted about his oldest getting a full ride to Texas A&M. He was out there every day trying to get just enough money to pay a buddy his required $10 a night to crash on his couch and a little food for himself. When we asked him how much he made today, a dollar and very little change lay in his hand after pulling everything from his pocket. He told us he would quit for the day even though he needed a meal. This time we did not have to pull away before we knew we were going to get him something to eat. It was humorous because he requested some very specific items from Wendy’s, including 1/2 sweet and 1/2 unsweetened tea. Returning with a hot meal and the sheer happiness on David’s face made this last encounter of the day bittersweet.

As you can see, the situation of the ones flying the signs is for the most part heartbreaking. They do cause public safety issues for themselves, for the passersby and for the givers. Fact is, the way to change something is to do something. So just what is the city’s plan of action when addressing panhandling?

If

need to be compassionate and delve deeper into the underlying circumstances causing one to end up begging for money or food to survive. Whether it is people with addictions, mental illness, prior convictions, the under-skilled or unemployable, a disenfranchised vet or a chronically homeless person, the fact is they all need social services and a place to stay. Fort Worth has an incredible social service network in place. It is just a matter of getting the person to the place and, the most challenging part, their agreeing to receive help. Michael was encouraged that more space will be made available for those defined as chronically homeless through a new HUD grant called The Change Grant. HUD defines a person as being chronically homeless if he or she is documented as being homeless for one year or four episodes of homelessness occurring within a year, documented being the key.

An offICer ArresTs A pAnhAndler, IT wIll TAke ThAT offICer off The sTreeTs for one To Two hours mInImum, while the offender will spend around four hours in jail only to be right back out there upon release, thus CosTIng The CITy money for All The pAper work And The loss of onduTy TIme of A pATrol offICer.

City Takes Action In October of last year, Cindy Crain, director of The Tarrant County Homeless Coalition, held the first formal meeting addressing the issue. She gathered representatives from several agencies from across the county who would or could be a part of the solution of helping those in need. All agreed that a humane, cost-effective and non-legislative solution we would best for all citizens of Fort Worth. It has been proven in other cities that a more one-on-one approach of a social worker-type person getting to know the individuals out there personally and directing and encouraging them to reengage back into mainstream society works best.

I spoke at length with Michael McQuitty, a licensed case manager working for MHMR at the Billy Gregory/Pine Street Center. It is his job to help those who are ready to face their addictions and get their lives back on track. He also agrees that we

The City of Fort Worth has the social service agencies in place and a plan to gently guide people to the right places, but what can you do as a fellow citizen? Ninety-nine percent of all the agency personnel questioned on what to do said don’t give money. Take away the income stream, and you’re less likely to see the same people every day at every corner. By doing this, one can only hope that the persons down on their luck will soon realize that flying a sign is not a job or at least not one that will sustain them.

Toby Owen, CEO of the Presbyterian Night Shelter, suggested making up little panhandler kits to give out if you really want to help. He said making the kits would require thought, prior planning and preparation time. Filling a baggie with toiletries, non-perishable food items, water, and maybe even a note of encouragement could go a long way in letting the person on the corner know you care. My suggestion would be to give gift cards to fast food places or, better yet, a CVS or Walgreens card so the recipients can get things they may desperately need. I give out shelter brochures and pocket pals when on hand. Now that you have seen some of their faces and know some of their stories, you may want to be a part of the solution. I encourage you to give to the existing non-profits already established who are best equipped to help.

If you can’t give dollars, give time. It is the most generous thing you can do to help someone in need. Fort Worth is the most caring and philanthropic city I know of in this country. Together we can solve any social issue that we face now and in the future because that is who we are.

MAIN ST. FORT WORTH ARTS FESTIVAL

In the early 1980s, the City of Fort Worth initiated a movement of urban revitalization in the Central Business District. And as that momentum began to build, businessman Robert Bass led an effort to create an event that would showcase the attractions of the city’s reawakening downtown center. Bass and other prominent civic leaders proposed a multi-faceted festival that would transform downtown into an outdoor gallery and concert stage on an early spring weekend.

The first MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival was a three-day event with 140 artists, 60 performance groups and 600 volunteers. Attendance was about 80,000.

Today’s Downtown Fort Worth has a pulse of its own, in a glittering and thriving live-work-play setting. And nearly three decades after its conception, the arts festival has become the largest in Texas and in the Southwest region of the United States. It is annually ranked as one of the finest arts festivals in the nation.

Presented by Coors Distributing Company of Fort Worth and produced by Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc., the four-day 29th MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival (MAIN ST.) event, to be held from April 10-13, will span more than 27 blocks from the Tarrant County Courthouse to the Fort Worth Convention Center.

“For four days in April, MAIN ST. brings art you’ve never seen before; stunning, one-of-a-kind, good pieces that reflect the unique

| by Gail Bennison | festival photography by Brian Luenser |

creativity and talent of all our juried artists,” said Jay Downie, the festival’s producer. “The gathering is one of the biggest and most prestigious events in North Texas, transforming the streets of Fort Worth into a super-sized art gallery for one weekend,” Downie said. “It’s a really popular social event for the city . . . It brings people downtown who normally wouldn’t come downtown.”

MAIN ST. is also billed as Fort Worth’s largest free music festival. The venue features 120 distinct performances, including local and national entertainment acts and musicians, dancers and street performers, and performance artists.

Family-friendly arts-and-crafts activities, tempting culinary options from local restaurants, beer and wine tastings and more,

promise fun for everyone.

This is Marilyn Ackmann’s second year as chairman of MAIN ST. “The festival continues to fulfill its original purpose of changing perspectives and enhancing the quality of life of Downtown Fort Worth,” Ackmann said. “It has also been a major catalyst for our city’s cultural growth by welcoming and bringing together people from all sides of life, from local cowboys, foodies and music lovers to artistic mavens, gallery owners and global art dealers and collectors. It is because of these reasons that MAIN ST. has risen to be one of the top-rated, fine arts festivals in the country and received worldwide acclaim and recognition.”

This year marks the debut of the new Sundance Square Plaza, a pedestrian-only, 55,000-square-foot outdoor venue featuring 32-foot-

Pamela Summers & Raymond Rains

tall umbrella shade structures, hundreds of jetted interactive water fountains, pools, waterfalls and cascades, a permanent two-tiered multi-purpose stage complete with LED stage lighting and audiovisual equipment, bicycle racks, seating, and indigenous plants and landscaping in the heart of downtown on Main St. between 3rd and 4th streets. The plaza will serve as the location for the renewed MAIN ST. “Artist’s Square,” as well as the new Performing Arts Stage, which is one of the three entertainment stages throughout the festival.

“Performances by Fort Worth’s world-renowned, resident performing arts organizations are an incredibly special and wonderful addition to MAIN ST.,” Downie said. “The new Sundance Square Plaza provides a vibrant, engaging venue for the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Opera and Cliburn performances. The willingness of these organizations to showcase their talents to thousands of patrons during our downtown celebration is a special opportunity for our guests and visitors.”

MAIN ST. Arts Festival is a long-standing tradition in the city and an event that really exemplifies Fort Worth's culture, says Tracy Gilmour, Director of Marketing for Sundance Square. “This will be the first year the Sundance Square Plaza will be part of the backdrop for MAIN ST., and we are thrilled guests from all across North Texas will see the city in a new perspective,” Gilmour said. “It takes a lot of work and energy to undertake this event, but the rewards are great when thousands of people enjoy the artisans, food, and ambiance in downtown Fort Worth.”

The festival is a powerful economic engine that generates about $27 million in overall dollars. Hundreds of thousands of visitors attend the annual event.

“MAIN ST. pours more than $5 million to $8 million a day into the local economy, whether in overall spending and impact or total dollars generated,” Ackmann said. “That adds up to some serious fun.”

The sea of visitors walking through downtown means big business, despite street and parking closures.

“As we close down the streets, we know we’re actually bringing commerce to the streets,” Downie said. “This is one of the biggest, if not the biggest weekend for restaurants in downtown Fort Worth.”

One of the most important aspects of this festival is that it requires 1,200 volunteers to produce, says Andy Taft, president of Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. and Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc.

“We couldn’t do it without our volunteer corps. There are a number of teams that are structured to deal with all the logistical issues that surround this event. They work all year and then they all come together during that week of MAIN ST. A lot of people think this magically appears. It doesn’t. It all has to be installed and then disappear before people come to work on Monday morning,” he said.

“The other aspect is that our jury picks the cream of the national touring crop and they look for artists that they think will appeal to a North Texas audience,” Taft said.

Art enthusiasts have plenty of eye candy—15+ mediums, including sculpture, ceramics, photography, metalwork, jewelry, glass, wood, printmaking, painting, digital, fiber, and glass.

As a juried art fair, artists are required to submit their work to an esteemed panel of national and local judges before being selected. Of the nearly 1,400 applications received, only 213 artists were chosen for the 2014 festival, including 26 award-winning artists from the 2013 festival.

Returning Merit Award 2013 winners include Thomas Wargin of Menomonee Falls, Wis., (Sculpture); Michael Paul Cole of Hannibal, Mo., (Photography); E. Douglas Wunder of Kutztown, Pa., (Jewelry); Fred Tate of Austin, Texas, (Jewelry); Marvin Blackmore of Durango, Co., (Ceramics); and George Raab of Millbrook, Ontario, (Graphics & Printmaking).

Jennifer Lashbrook of Dallas, won Best Emerging Artist 2013 for Mixed Media.

Fort Worth mixed media artist Thomas Diel won Best of Show in 2013 and Best Emerging Artist in 2011. Diel’s history with the MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival—outside of attending as a patron—goes back to being on the selection and site jury in 2007 and seeing the process from the inside out.

Diel mixes architectural structure to produce detailed mini furniture edifices.

Late in 2010, he returned to the MAIN ST. well to see how the public would respond to his aesthetic and ended up winning Best Emerging Artist 2011. Never having done a festival or selling his work directly to the public was outside of his comfort zone, Diel says, but he found the personal interaction exhilarating and life-changing. Just four months after Diel first exhibited, he opened his current studio and gallery on Vickery in Fort Worth. The festival has remained his primary marketing event.

“That type of one-on-one exposure in my own backyard is priceless,” Diel said. “One of the greatest things is to have returning festival-goers remember that huge concrete table from 2012 or another work I had brought to a previous festival, which makes each year harder and harder to trump. I don't think I can beat my Best of Show 2013 win, but it makes coming up with new and fresh work all the more challenging. I have MAIN ST. to thank for the nitro-boosted jumpstart.”

Wunder says that his experience with the festival has been positive and good for business. In addition to the Merit Award for Jewelry in 2011 and 2013, Wunder received the Juror Award for Jewelry in 2012.

“The City of Fort Worth opens its arms wide for everyone involved,”

Jennifer Lashbrook

Wunder says. “Patrons come interested and engaged, providing a nice energy throughout the event. MAIN ST. has always been one of the best for sales. The exposure, business and surrounding presence of art at the MAIN ST. festival have been a great benefit for me and my career.”

Raab says he’s thrilled that his graphics and printmaking art resonates with the art lovers who attend the festival. In addition to winning the Merit Award in 2013, he was an Honors Award winner in 2006 and Juror Award winner in 2007 and 2010.

“Exhibiting at the MAIN ST. Fort Worth Art Festival is a wonderful experience for me,” he said. “Both for the keen appreciation I receive for my artwork and also for the strong sales I have been fortunate to have, year after year.”

Award-winning local artists Pamela Summers and her husband, Raymond Rains, are also returning this year. Summers, a ceramics artist, makes handmade tiles, ceramic mosaics and wheel thrown vessels.

Rains uses glass as his artistic medium, incorporating many of his sculptural glass works with welded steel or copper.

The couple own and operate Cliff House Studio and Gallery near Eagle Mountain Lake in Fort Worth.

“MAIN ST. is one of the best juried art festivals in the country,” Summers said. “For the artist, it is exceptionally well run, and they make every effort to make artists feel welcome, comfortable and safe. The art is of the highest quality, and because the jury changes yearly, so does the art. Even though I am from Fort Worth, I have made so many new contacts and met new art patrons by exhibiting at MAIN ST. The more I put myself out there in the public eye is good for my career. People start to recognize my ceramics and me. We are connected. MAIN ST. gives me that opportunity. And the festival is free. This is a great gift to the city of Fort Worth.”

Rains said that unlike many art festivals, people come “not to just look at art, but to buy art. Most of the artists I know that participate in MAIN ST. say it is their best show,” he said. “Participating has provided exposure to galleries and retail customers that we would have never met, increasing our customer base significantly. One of our best gallery relationships came from meeting the gallery owner at MAIN ST.”

Ackmann says that MAIN ST. has exceeded what anyone originally thought was possible. “Year after year, thousands of people take this opportunity to enjoy all that downtown has to offer in one of the world’s largest outdoor art galleries and music venues, produced by hundreds of dedicated volunteers,” she said. “We just couldn’t be more appreciative of all the efforts made to ensure our event continues to be the success it has become over the past 29 years.”

How do organizers brace for Mother Nature’s mood swings?

“It starts months prior with the development of a complete emergency plan designed to provide clear direction and guidance to our staff and volunteers,” Downie said.

“If it’s April in Texas is about as far as our jokes go,” he added.

Thomas Diel

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When Brian Hugghins is finished with Villa Quantum, a modern-style home being built on a lot overlooking the golf course at 6805 St. Andrews Court in Mira Vista, owner and architect Wail Majeed will be able to control all the systems in the home from his iPad or iPhone from anywhere in the world.

Villa Quantum, a 7,900-square-foot house, takes its name from the single design reference point in the ground just outside the front entrance. This is point quantum — that all the home’s interior walls radiate out from.

Hugghins owns H. Custom Audio Video, and he’s seen a lot of changes in his industry in the last 10 years. That has made him into what he calls a “custom integrator.” “What we used to be was the TV guy,” he said. “The builders would give the homeowner our name and number at the very end of the project, and we would just go in there and install the TV and install some speakers if they wanted it.”

Now with the growth of smart homes, the TV guy is involved from the time the builders get the blueprints. “When we do these automated homes, we have to know the electricians, the [air conditioning and heating] guys. We have to organize everything among all the contractors so that everything can be automated together,” he said.

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Walls are walls and wires are wires, but Villa Quantum presented some unique challenges as Hugghins sought to preserve the clean lines and finishes common to modern-style design.

“We’re wiring everything in the entire house — all the TVs and the music — down to a central rack in the basement, so there will be nothing visible anywhere in the entire house other than the TV on the wall,” he said. And he seems exceptionally pleased with the plans for one room.

“They have a piano room … so what we are doing is called ‘hidden speakers.’ The speaker will actually be in the sheetrock,” Hugghins said. “Once they sheetrock the walls, we install the speakers flush with the sheetrock and then the paint crew will just mud and paint right over the speakers so you won’t even see them. There won’t even be a grill.”

The house has a flat roof, and the material that is being used up top is “basically the same type of membrane that is on the new Cowboys stadium dome. It’s also on the American Airlines Center in Dallas,” said Michael Franklin of Ramon Franklin roofing. It also was used extensively at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi.

Franklin does primarily commercial construction and says that regular residential roofers can’t even buy the product Majeed chose for the roof because installers have to be certified by the manufacturer, Sika Sarnafil. It is a thick, fleece-backed PVC product that goes over DensDeck, a silicone-impregnated fiberglass gypsum board. The seams are heat-welded.

Windows and doors in the house are “very custom,” said Kelly Russell of Texas Custom Window & Door. They are Heritage Windows products, manufactured in Arizona.

“We have seen that the architects are leaning toward modern contemporary building, so we’ve been doing quite a bit of it actually the past year,” Russell said.

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He’s talking about large glass window walls— big tall doors and windows. “The ones out there in the Modern house, some of them are 11 ½ feet tall and 4 feet wide,” he said. Also in the house are multi-slide pocketing doors where all panels stack neatly inside a pocket within a wall, “so you have an entire clear opening.” 2014 Modern Home Tour

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Joe Regon, owner of Bezcon General Contractor, has been in the construction business for 25 years and a principal owner for 19 years. He began by working in his father’s cabinet shop when he was young.

Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s

Top DocTors 2014

FortWorth, texas magazine sent more than 4,500 local physicians a survey, asking them to voluntarily rate their peers and name the best doctors in tarrant county. medical professionals willing to participate went online to cast their votes.

While FortWorth, texas magazine provided the fields of specialty, the physicians identified the professionals they regard as being leaders in those fields.

the final results were submitted to a select panel of physicians for review.

Process:

• Sample ballot notifying the medical community of the voting process and the ballot Web site address were mailed to the members of the Tarrant County Medical Society and the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association.

• Voting took place online. Those voting had to supply credential numbers in order to be able to participate.

Our Purpose:

• To provide useful information as a supplement for input from other sources. (If you have a good relationship with a doctor, do not let this cause an unnecessary change.)

• Physicians from the medical community selected these doctors. However, many highly regarded professionals do not appear on this list. We hope you will find these results useful when you find yourself in need of a physician. These are some of the best. Please join us in congratulating the physicians chosen for this honor.

• By including a doctor on the list, Fort Worth, Texas magazine in no way recommends or endorses his or her services.

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Allergy/Immunology

Allergists and Immunologists treat disorders that attack the immune system and people who suffer adverse reactions to food, drugs, chemicals, immune deficiency diseases and even insect stings.

Susan Rudd Bailey

Andrew Beaty

John Fling

James Haden

Bob Lanier

Eugene Posnock

Robert Rogers

Mudita Shah

Anesthesiology

Anesthesiologists are responsible for monitoring and stabilizing vital signs while administering the drugs that will render a patient unconscious during an operation.

Kathleen Bajaj

Ninetta Bond

James Harper

Katherine Hege

Sam Kleinman

Michael Neben

Kam Sisodiya

Torrence Stepteau

Cardiac/Thoracic Surgery

Cardio Thoracic Surgeons provide operative and perioperative care to patients with conditions within the chest and heart including coronary arteries, valves, lungs, esophagus and diaphragm.

James Anderson

David Carter

Stephen Hudgens

Reza Khalafi

Jeffrey C. Lin

Carlos Macias

Vincent Tam

Richard Vigness

Albert Yurvati

Cardiology

Cardiologists diagnose and treat heart problems, such as angina, high blood pressure and valve abnormalities, but they do not perform surgery.

Sukesh Burjonroppa

Louis Cristol

Denzil D’Souza

Scott E. Ewing

Randall Hall

Vijay Kalaria

Amir Malik

Deval Mehta

Giri Mundluru

C.K Nair

Amit Prasad

Alvaro S. Rios

Syed Shah

David Slife

Balaji Veerappan

Colon/Rectal Surgery

A Colon and Rectal Surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the small intestine, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means also dealing with other organs and tissues involved with primary intestinal disease.

Jason Allen

Michael W. Bryan

Eduardo Castillo

Lori Gordon

Glen Hooker

Augustine Lee

Paul R. Senter

Britton West

Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic Surgeons are Plastic Surgeons who specialize in the cosmetic enhancement of areas of the body improving overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures using aesthetic surgical principles.

Robert G. Anderson

Yadro Ducic

Richard Ethridge

Jonathan Heistein

Kelly Kunkel

Anthony Nakamura

Larry Reaves

Vishnu Rumalla

Jesse Smith

Louis Strock

Dermatology

Dermatologists treat problems of the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes, such as warts, dandruff and skin cancer.

Sina Aboutalebi

Angela Bowers

William Cothern

Patrick Keehan

Diego Marra

D. Scott Miller

Betty Rajan

Allison Readinger

Robin Roberts

Victoria Serralta

Danny Thomas

Emergency Care

Emergency room doctors provide care to patients seeking immediate attention for ailments ranging from common colds to gunshot wounds.

Jeff Beeson

Gerald Chase

Curtis Johnson

Terence McCarthy

Elliott Trotter

Philip Woodward

Endocrinology

Endocrinologists treat glandular and hormonal problems, such as diabetes and thyroid disorders.

Chris Bajaj

Mary Beth Cox

Stella Hecker

Darren Lackan

Imran Patel

Anjanette Tan

David Wilson

Gastroenterology

Gastroenterologists treat problems of the digestive system, from heartburn to hiatal hernias, ulcers and liver disease.

Shahid Aziz

David Bass

Balu Chandra

Adil Choudhary

Virat Dave

Thomas Dewar

Josh George

Chase Herdman

Gordon Luk

Jeffrey A. Mills

Mark Murray

Natalie Murray

James Nackley

Joseph Shelton

Monte Troutman

Kenneth Yang

Jay Yepuri

General Surgery

A General Surgeon has expertise in the diagnosis and care of patients with diseases and disorders affecting abdomen, digestive tract, endocrine system, breast, skin and blood vessels. They are also trained in the care of pediatric and cancer patients and in patients who are injured or critically ill.

John Mark Bayouth

John Birbari

L. Scott Bloemendal

Dale Brancel

Mary Brian

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Michael Brooks

Antonio Castaneda

Anita Chow

Mark F. Collins

John Crawford

Travis Crudup

Joseph Guinn

Joseph Heyne

Doug Lorimer

Nabeel Shabout

Martha Wills

General/Family Practice

General or family practitioners are primary care doctors who treat both children and adults and refer their patients to specialists when necessary.

Basil Bernstein

Daniel Chadwick

Norma Escamilla-Brinker

Maria Fawcett

Alfred Hulse

Michael Jutras

Shaun Kretzschmar

Song Y. Lee

Cody Mihills

Karen Smith

Matthew Stine

Joyce L. Stroud

Geriatrics

Geriatricians specialize in problems of aging, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and incontinence.

Jennifer Arnouville

Janice Knebl

Amy Moss

Sarah Ross

Gynecological Oncology

Gynecological oncologists treat female patients with cancer of the reproductive organs.

Noelle Cloven

Kenneth Hancock

Mark Messing

DeEtte Vasques

Gynecology/Obstetrics

A gynecologist specializes in the female reproductive system; an obstetrician treats patients during pregnancy, labor and delivery.

Patrick Allen

Linda Bernstein

Laura Bradford

Cynthia English

Noushin Firouzbakht

Julia Flowers

Lisa Gardner

PattyAnn Hardt

Bea Kutzler

Jennifer Motley

Heather Neville

Tracy Papa

Cynthia Robbins

Bannie Tabor

Larry Tatum

Ruth Wiley

Hematology

Hematologists specialize in blood disorders, such as anemia and hemophilia, as well as cancer.

Kathleen Crowley

Asad Dean

Lance Mandell

Mary Ann Skiba

James “Mel” Turner

Infectious Diseases

Infectious disease specialists treat viral and bacterial diseases, such as pneumonia, tuberculosis and Lyme disease, and are the primary care providers for people with HIV and AIDS.

Barbara Atkinson

Daniel Barbaro

Nikhil Bhayani

Catherine Colquitt

Cheryl McDonald

Donald Murphey

Scott Rojas

Suzanne Whitworth

Bryan Youree

Internal Medicine

Internists diagnose and treat disorders involving internal organs and often function as family doctors, referring patients to specialists.

Pavani Bellary

Charles Carlton

Alan Davenport

Craig Dearden

Frood Eelani

Kevin Eldridge

Roger Eppstein

Donald Frusher

Stephanie Hiraki

Steven E. Johnson

Robert Keller

Jason Ledbetter

Amber Lesley

Niraj Mehta

Beth Mewis

Gregory Phillips

Morvarid Rezaie

Neonatology

Neonatologists practice a subspecialty of pediatrics concentrating on the diseases and care of newborns in the early postnatal period.

Chad Barber

Mary Frances Lynch

Jonathan Nedrelow

Robert Ursprung

Terri Weinman

Nephrology

These specialists treat kidney disorders ranging from urinary tract infections to kidney failure.

Sridhar Allam

Carlos Shahrokh Bahrami

Ira Epstein

Abdul Hafeez

Shane Kennedy

Phuc Nguyen

Balamurugan Sankarapandian

Dar Shah

Miguel Vazquez

Neurology

Neurologists treat diseases of the nervous system, ranging from headaches and back pain to epilepsy and the problems associated with strokes.

Susan Blue

Yamini Chennu

Lincoln Chin

Charlece Hughes

Thomas Leavens

Vinit Mehrotra

S. Rizwan Shah

Neurosurgery

Neurological Surgeons provide surgical and non-surgical care for patients with disorders of the nervous system, brain, skull, spinal cord and nerves.

Brent Alford

George Cravens

David Donahue

Tom Ellis

Atif Haque

Anthony Lee

Abdolreza Siadati

Gregory Ward

Oncology

Oncologists study cancerous tumors and seek to understand their development, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

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Thomas Anderson

Randy Davis

Asad Dean

Prasanthi Ganesa

Mary Milam

John Nugent

Sanjay Oommen

Ray Page

Mrugesh Patel

Chi Pahm

Vinaya Potluri

Bibas Reddy

Stephen Richey

Michael Ross

Robert Ruxer

Henry Q. Xiong

Robyn Young

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose and treat eye problems.

Mark Alford

Ronald Barke

Brian Flowers

Chian-Huey “Amy” Hong

Jerry Hu

Michael Hunt

Alan Norman

Eric Packwood

Ann Ranelle

Bill Ranelle

Brian Ranelle

Harry Rosenthal

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons care for patients with problem wisdom teeth, facial pain, and misaligned jaws. They treat accident victims suffering facial injuries, place dental implants, care for patients with oral cancer, tumors and cysts of the jaws, and perform facial cosmetic surgery.

Robert Peak

John Stella

Chris Tye

Michael Warner

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgeons specialize in patients with musculoskeletal disorders from trauma, infections, tumors, deformities, injuries, and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow.

Gurpreet Bajaj

Bruce Bollinger

Michael Boothby

James Bothwell

Stephen Brotherton

James Burnett

AJai Cadambi

Jeffrey Carter

Cory Collinge

John Conway

Ted Crofford

John Drkulec

Michael Duffy

Von Evans

Nicholas D. Iagulli

Allen Kent

Nathan Lesley

Keith Louden

Jeffrey McGowen

Phil Mycoskie

Danny Nicholls

Steven Ogden

Jeffrey Phelps

Paul Phillips III

James Pollifrone

Ryan Reardon

Robert Schmidt

Farooq Selod

Daniel Wagner

Keith Watson

Steven Weeden

Eric Wieser

Mark Woolf

Eric Wroten

Mark Wylie

Otolaryngology

These doctors treat ear, nose and throat problems, including head and neck cancers.

Ricardo Cristobal

Yadro Ducic

John Fewins

Roy Lowry

Michelle Marcincuk

J. Brad McIntyre

Mark Palmer

Todd E. Samuelson

W. Geoffery

Scott

Stuart Thomas

Jeremy Watkins

Pain Management

Physicians representing a variety of medical specialties who combine their focus on the diagnosis, treatment and management of pain.

Ashley Classen

Chris Pratt

Kamlesh Sisodiya

Torrence Stepteau

Palliative Care

Palliative care specialists provide various forms of medical care or treatment to concentrate on

reducing the severity of disease symptoms or slowing a disease’s progress, rather than providing a cure.

David Capper

Martha Danhof

Alvin Mathe

Robert Menzies

Todd Pearson

Terri Weinman

Pediatrics

Pediatricians specialize in the development of children and treatment of childhood diseases.

Diane Arnaout

Paul Bowman

Sherri Burke

Michael Cowan

Julie Crawford

John Dalton

Michael Deitchman

Jimmy Friedman

Toyya Goodrich

Lisa Guthrie

Walter Halpenny

Eriel Hayes

Mark Jones

Frank McGehee

Sarah Matches

Brad Mercer

Julee Morrow

Caron Murchison

Ray Rhodes

Audrey Rogers

Tom Rogers

Jenica Rose-Stine

Jason Terk

Kevin Wylie

Ben Worsley

Pediatric Surgery

Pediatric Surgeons are general surgeons who specialize in the diagnosis and care of premature and newborn infants, children and adolescents with conditions such as abnormalities in fetal stages, repair of birth defects, treatment of cancer and injuries.

Chad Hamner

Jose Iglesias

James P. Miller

Vincent Tam

Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery

Plastic Surgeons deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk

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• Silver Performance Achievement Award from the American College of Cardiology

• Gold Seal of Approval™ from The Joint Commission for hip and knee replacements

• Designated as Nursing Pathway to Excellence Program

• Named a Texas Ten Step Program for Breastfeeding Support

At Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South, we have always recognized the greatness of our community. In 2013, our hospital was recognized as well. These awards reaffirm our commitment to offering the highest quality care available. Despite these recent accolades, the greatest award we will ever receive is the satisfaction of serving such a wonderful community.

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and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Plastic Surgeons use cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures using aesthetic surgical principles.

Robert G. Anderson

Steven M. Camp

Richard Ethridge

Jonathan Heistein

Kelly Kunkel

Danielle LeBlanc

Sacha Obaid

Larry Reaves

Vishnu Rumalla

Matthew H. Steele

Podiatry

Podiatrists specialize in treatment of foot problems.

Brian Carpenter

Alan Garrett

Gregory Jaryga

Randy Lew

Travis Motley

Psychiatry

Psychiatrists treat patients with mental disorders ranging from chronic depression and stress-related illnesses to schizophrenia and manic depression, using both verbal and drug therapies.

Nanette Allison

Debra Atkisson

Joseph Burkett

Gary Etter

Elma Granado

Sarah Hardy

Ken Hopper

Cheryl Hurd

Ashley Johnson

Carol Nati

Alan Podawiltz

Doug Segars

Lori Shahidi

Leslie W. Smith

Erica Swicegood

Ross Tatum

Scott Winter

Beverly Wu

Pulmonary Diseases

Pulmonologists treat diseases of the lungs and bronchial tubes, such as emphysema, bronchitis, pneumonia and lung cancer.

Adesubomi Agoro

John Burk

Steven Davis

Gary Jones

David Maldonado

T. Bradley Raper

James Siminski

Harpreet Suri

Radiology/Invasive Radiology

Radiologists read X-rays, CAT scans and MRIs to diagnose problems and treat patients who have various diseases.

Stuart Aronson

Ronald Gerstle

Rajesh Gogia

Hayden Head

Thomas Livingston

Manish Kotecha

Daniel Oshman

Lincoln Patel

Padma Srinivasan

Radiology Oncology

Radiology Oncology is the treatment of cancer and other diseases with high energy (ionising) radiation.

Jerry L. Barker Jr.

Matt Cavey

Ajay Dubey

Greg Echt

Clint Park

Kathleen Shide

Stephen Sorgen

Rehabilitation/Physical Medicine

A Physiatrist is a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Physiatrists treat a wide range of problems from sore shoulders to spinal cord injuries.

Glenn Bixler

Eric Coligado

Michael Todd Daniels

Joshua Hay

Joseph Kay

Lan Le

Ryan Reeves

Omar Selod

Reproductive Endocrinology

These specialists diagnose and treat infertility and may be trained in gynecology or urology.

Karen Bradshaw

Bruce Carr

Kathleen Doody

Kevin Doody

Robert Kaufmann

Ravi Gada

The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders

Recognized

national committee for Quality Assurance excellence in care Management

NCQA recognition honors The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders for offering evidence-based, patient-centered processes to deliver the right care at the right time for better outcomes and healthier and more satisfied patients.

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American Society of clinical oncology Quality oncology Practice initiative

QOPI certification confirms The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders ranks at the forefront of national care and quality standards. The designation is awarded through a rigorous quality measurement program sponsored by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the world’s leading professional organization representing physicians providing cancer treatment.

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A partnership with The Sarah Cannon Research Institute distinguishes The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders as a leader in offering the most advanced conventional treatment or promising new drugs through dozens of nationally recognized trials.

Back row: Matthew Cavey, M.D., Bibas Reddy, D.O., Mary Ann Skiba, D.O., Nicole Bartosh, D.O., Siobhan Lynch, M.D., Lance Mandell, M.D., Ray Page, D.O., Ph.D. Middle row: Michael Ross, M.D., Carlos Hernandez, M.D., Henry Xiong, M.D.,Ph.D., Gus Gonzalez, M.D., Greg Friess, D.O.

Front row: Gary Young, M.D., Vinaya Potluri, M.D., DeEtte Vasques, D.O., Prasanthi Ganesa, M.D., Ann-Margaret Ochs, D.O., Shadan Mansoor, M.D., Robyn Young, M.D.

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Christine Mansfield

Anna Nackley

Robin Thomas

Rheumatology

Rheumatologists treat disorders of the muscles, joints and related tissues, specializing in arthritis, lupus and other autoimmune disorders.

Sonia Bajaj

Emily Isaac

Claudio Lehmann

Sports Medicine

Sports medicine doctors aid in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of injuries sustained to the muscles and joints of amateur and professional athletes.

James Barbee

Damond Blueitt

Michael Boothby

James Bothwell

Gregory Bratton

Daniel Clearfield

John Conway

Steven J. Meyers

Alan Stockard

Urology

Urologists specialize in the urinary tracts of males and females, and the reproductive system of males.

Jeffrey Applewhite

Weber Chuang

Ira Hollander

John Johnson

F.H. “Trey” Moore

Kirk Pinto

Drew Pumphrey

David Rittenhouse

Robert Stroud

Scott Thurman

Tom Truelson

Michael Walter

Todd Young

Vascular Surgery

These surgeons treat disorders of the veins and arteries, such as varicose veins, phlebitis, narrowing of the carotid artery and stroke.

James Anderson

Harshal Broker

Johnna Jones

David Stroman

Albert Yurvati

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To

The best defense against cancer in women is regular checkups and screenings to detect the killer disease early enough for successful treatment.

But what if women can’t afford those check-ups or have no place to go to receive them? The Klabzuba Cancer Center at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth will take the resources to them with mobile health units in Tarrant and surrounding counties.

The Puttin’ on the Pink Fashion Luncheon — now in its 21st year — has raised more than $3.7 million to support that outreach to underserved women in the community.

“I am very passionate about helping other women in the community and believe that Puttin’ on the Pink is a wonderful organization that works very hard to help the women in our community,” said Amy Yudiski, director of charities at

Shale Exploration, co-chair of this year’s event with Diane Ayres of Fort Worth, Texas magazine.

The luncheon is scheduled for April 3 at the Fort Worth Convention Center, beginning with a champagne reception

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screening for all

The Puttin’ on the Pink Fashion Luncheon raises funds to extend screening and examination services to underserved women in Tarrant and the surrounding counties.

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vehicle raffle. The winner drawn at the luncheon may choose a 2014 Infiniti Q50 or a Lexus IS.

“I hope to raise money this year to help our mobile units and raise enough money to update the units that need to be updated,” Yudiski said.

The mobile health units offer digital screening mammography, breast diagnostic services, well-woman exams and cervical cancer screenings, colon cancer screenings, bone density screenings and cardiovascular risk assessments. Sites for the units include community centers, churches, health care providers and businesses.

at 10:30 a.m. The luncheon and fashion presentation by Neiman Marcus begins at 11:30 a.m. The program features a special runway walk by cancer survivor models.

Presenting sponsor Sewell Infiniti of Fort Worth and Sewell Lexus of Fort Worth has underwritten the cost of a

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that heart disease and cancer are the main causes of death among women of all races at 23.5 percent and 22.1 percent respectively. No. 3 — stroke — isn’t even close at 6.2 percent.

To purchase tables or tickets or for more information about Puttin’ on the Pink, visit texashealth.org/pop or call 682.236.5249.

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Battling Infant Cancer

According to the American Cancer Society, about 700 infants each year in the United States are diagnosed with the most common type of infant cancer.

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NO NEW PARENTS WANT TO HEAR THE HEARTSTOPPING WORDS, “YOUR INFANT HAS CANCER.”

For the families of these infants, the word “neuroblastoma” will become a permanent addition to their vocabulary, a mouthful of a term with a dreary outlook.

The cancer, which develops from early forms of nerve cells in an embryo or fetus, is responsible for more than 15 percent of childhood cancer deaths. Research and treatment are progressing, but not without funding, and families were adding flights to mounting hospital costs with limited local options for care.

Seven years ago, the Sankary family stepped up to do something about it.

THE BLAST Alexa Sankary, age 8, knew her friend Michael, age 7, was hurting. The elementary school student spent Michael’s final week with him, reassuring him he would recover from neuroblastoma.

Sadly, he didn’t. But Alexa wasn’t yet ready to give up the fight against neuroblastoma.

With the help of her family and her Girl Scout troop, Alexa held the first annual Neuroblastoma 5K Run & Walk for a Cure. The premise was simple: Teams could register to run or walk, participate in some friendly competition over fundraising, and the money would go to Cook Children’s at the end of the day.

The first year, her father, Mike, hoped for $5,000.

They brought in $19,000 and haven’t looked back since. Now, 15-year-old Alexa’s initial dream has resulted in $600,000 benefiting Cook Children’s over the last six years. As they prepare for the seventh annual run/walk, Mike said looking at the colorful shirts

of the teams fighting for a cure keeps the Sankary family committed to the race.

“All the families that are fighting the disease inspire us,” Mike said. “We’re still honoring Michael’s memory.”

Last year, Nike stepped in to help rebrand the event, titled it “The Blast” and created a new logo. Local sponsors pour in each year to ensure the event is stacked with food and fun for the 100plus teams that attend.

PROGRESS AT COOK CHILDREN’S

Thanks to the funds from The Blast, Cook Children’s developed an entirely new suite dedicated to the treatment of neuroblastoma.

As one of the 15 hospitals in the nation involved in the New Approaches to Neuroblastoma Therapy consortium, Cook Children’s became the first – and currently the only – hospital in the Southwest to offer MIBG treatment.

The treatment, an up-and-coming option for neuroblastoma patients, involves the transfer of MIBG (a molecule) with radioactive iodine to the tumor inside a child. The patient remains in the MIBG suite for five days during the treatment.

Cook Children’s Director of Hematology and Oncology Glenna Stone said financial support from The Blast directly impacted the suite’s development and even helped provide a television and games for the room.

Stone said since the first MIBG treatment was administered in January 2013, 21 therapies have been provided to date.

The 2014 run/walk has already passed. However, to participate next year or for more information, visit nbwalk.org. Supporters may also donate online.

Mike Sankary had only one piece of advice for first-time participants: “Just show up and be ready to be inspired.”

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expanding through Collaboration

Samaritan House is working with like-minded organizations to deliver its unique services to vulnerable individuals and families in Tarrant County.

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Norbert White is a man of passion and vision. The passion is based on the memory of a college roommate who died of HIV/AIDS. The vision is based on decades spent as an executive in the telecommunications business in nine cities.

White is president and chief executive officer of Samaritan House, which opened in 1993 as the result of Fort Worth schoolteacher Richard Kurtz’ challenges to the city and church leaders to develop a place where people stricken with HIV/AIDS could go to live out their remaining days. But a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS is no longer the death sentence it once was, and Samaritan House is today a far different and more important resource than it was at its beginning.

White’s vision is of a Samaritan House that is financially secure and less dependent on government funding than it is today and of an agency that extends its reach throughout Fort Worth by forming alliances with other organizations with similar missions.

White was living in Northeast Tarrant

County and working for Verizon when he took a buyout and joined Executives in Action. He put Samaritan House on his wish list and got the assignment. A few months later, he was invited to join the board and later became the board chair. When longtime CEO Steve Dutton retired, he was selected as the organization’s leader.

He’s also president and chief executive officer of the Mental Health Housing Development Corp., which operates Hanratty Place and Pennsylvania Place apartments nearby. “They were originally chartered to support individuals impacted by mental health issues. We are expanding our impact by supporting them. There are 310 units of housing that are now available to the homeless, individuals impacted by HIV and AIDS and mental health issues,” he said. “It’s an expansion of our mission.”

Together with the single-person residences at Samaritan House and the families in The Villages at Samaritan House, White has responsibility for about 700 men, women and

children who live under those roofs.

It began at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire with a gay roommate named Albert Knight who later died of HIV/AIDS. “I think of it as an age of ignorance,” White says now. “So much was not understood. His family chose to ostracize him because they weren’t sure how to deal with it. … I probably do much of what I do here in honor of Albert Knight.”

His focus is that of the corporate executive he was — bottom-line effectiveness and quality.

“I want to build relationships with all of the organizations in Fort Worth because if there are others who have a core competency and they can do something more cost effectively than I can, or more efficiently than I can, I want to make use of them,” White said. “It doesn’t have to be invented here.”

Examples are collaborative efforts with Catholic Charities and the University of North Texas Health Science Center to address infant mortality in Fort Worth and the Genesis program that places people into apartments and homes off of Samaritan House and Mental Health Housing Development Corp. premises.

“To lots of people, we are an unknown; to others, we are misunderstood because they think of us in the past as opposed to what we do today; and so our capabilities and promise are not known by some people,” he said.

He wants to grow Samaritan House’s contribution to Fort Worth through alliances with other agencies not for the glory of Samaritan House but to share needed services and “be a better community partner producing more.”

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not Just a woman’s fight

SafeHaven’s annual Legacy of Men event honors the good guys who take a stand against domestic violence.

| by Jennifer retter |

It’s true: DomestIc vIolence shelters Deal wIth a lot of male vIllaIns.

But SafeHaven of Tarrant County knows that Fort Worth is brimming with men who are willing to stand up to domestic violence for the good of women and children; men who will speak up for safety and pledge to teach their children the signs of abuse; men who will donate their time and resources to bettering lives of the victims of domestic violence.

It’s for these men – the good guys – that SafeHaven’s annual Legacy of Men awards ceremony and dinner exists.

Every year, Fort Worth residents have the option to nominate a man in their community who stands up for the safety of women and children. Men are evaluated based on significant contributions, proactive involvement with youth, legislative leadership with

domestic violence organizations or community activism. Past winners include Dallas Cowboy Jason Witten and ex-mayor of Fort Worth Mike Moncrief.

“The goal of the Legacy of Men is to engage, inspire and mobilize men to partner with our organization, creating measurable change regarding violence against women and children while recognizing men who are already standing up and speaking out against domestic violence,” said SafeHaven Special Events Coordinator Valerie Salter.

This year’s nomination deadline passed in February, but residents can still purchase tickets for the April 10 event at Ridglea Country Club. Tickets are set at $100 each.

The event will feature former NFL player and coach Dan Reeves, who will share his message, “Leadership On and Off the Field.” Attendees may also participate in a live auction.

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SafeHaven has been giving out the awards since 2009 and with good reason. Domestic violence is far from over in Tarrant County.

SafeHaven reports one in four Tarrant County women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime.

Without intervention, the problem has the capability to transcend generations. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, boys who witness domestic violence in the household are twice as likely to act violently with their future spouse and children.

That’s why SafeHaven continues providing shelter and assistance for area women who need to leave harmful environments, but the organization constantly needs funds. A small amount truly helps. For example, $4 provides play therapy supplies for children living in a shelter. Supporters can donate online at safehaventc.org.

legacy of women

In parallel to the spring’s Legacy of Men event, SafeHaven holds an annual Legacy of Women Awards Luncheon in the fall.

This year’s Legacy of Women will be held on Sept. 26 at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel. Nominations run through May 30, and women may be nominated for one of the five categories: the arts, business, education, health and human services or volunteerism. SafeHaven chooses one woman from greater Arlington, one from greater Fort Worth and one from Northeast Tarrant County for each category for a total of 15 winners.

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, call the SafeHaven hotline at 1.877.701.SAFE. For more information, visit safehaventc.org.

“UnplUgged”

Seth Fuller

The history and Ben Hogan.

Karen Aragon

I’ve gone every year for as long as I can remember and it gets better every year.

John Allen Jr.

At Colonial, every hole’s a different experience.

Jack Campbell

You get to meet the golfers you see on TV and get lots of autographs.

Ken Seaver

It feels like a major, there’s a certain aura about Colonial.

Brandon Hassell

Best week of the year by far! From following my favorite golfers to a great atmosphere & cold beer on the 13th hole.

Amy Sanders

RICKIE FOWLER!

Jim Singleton

The gold standard of golf in Texas.

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match made in heaven

| by Jocelyn tatum |

Austin Wayne underWood

Was born in 1978 With doWn syndrome. His mother has since spent her life fighting to make sure he would have a normal life. She fought the Fort Worth school system that tried to keep him segregated so he could go to Ridglea Hills. She even found a college in New Mexico where he received a certificate and lived in the dorms for a year.

“People usually hide people with disabilities. We always treated him as a little boy first and his disability second. He has a normal life,” mother Jan Underwood said.

And this summer, Austin will be married to a girl he’s loved since he was 3 years old. His fiancé, Jessica Smith, also has Down syndrome. Here is their story.

Austin’s mother had quickly become an advocate for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fighting for inclusion to keep them in schools with peers who would one day employ Austin. She also said Austin learns by mimicking others, and when segregated with other people with Down syndrome, he wasn’t reaching his potential.

Jan soon became the go-to resource for new moms who were facing the enigmatic life of raising a child with a disability. That’s when Jessica’s mom called Jan for advice. They became fast friends, and so did their beloved toddlers, Austin and Jessica. Their entire family has spent Christmas together for 30 years now.

Austin’s proposal story will make any girl’s heart melt. Christmas 2012 he rented a limo to drive around and look at Christmas lights with Jessica while their families stayed back at

the house. Jan had given her son her original wedding diamond, and he had the newly designed ring in tow. He stepped out of the limo, got down on one knee and proposed. Wedding plans are underway.

On an unlikely warm, bright day in February, Austin’s mother rushed to Dallas to get her hair done. She was attending Jessica’s first wedding shower in Dallas where Jessica lives. Austin was milling around his mother’s house as she got ready, dapper as always and smiling. He proudly showed off his save-thedate, which was a short film of the lovebirds reenacting their engagement made to look like an old Western film. The DVD was sent out to wedding guests.

Austin and Jessica decided they wanted a Western-themed wedding. Jan wanted the couple to be able to have custom boots.

“Problem is, Austin and Jessica both have short, wide, little feet, and wearing boots off

the shelf is a huge challenge,” Jan said.

Jan called her neighbor and chief manufacturing officer at Justin Boots, Larry Nelson, to set up an appointment to have the boots made. Then she called her old high school buddy, Mayor Betsy Price, and local media to bring awareness that people with Down syndrome can live normal, happy lives, and they should never be hidden by a society that tends to looks away.

Austin is the kind of guy that will look at a stranger working alone in a coffee shop, smile, ask you how your day is and say, “I’m getting married!” I know, because that’s how I first met Austin. He was dressed to the nines and grinning from ear to ear. How could I look away? All I could do was smile and thank him for making my day brighter. And he couldn’t be more thrilled to marry his lifelong friend.

“For me, it is about being a part of Jessica’s life and always being together,” Austin said.

Austin Underwood and his fiancé, Jessica Smith

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shortage crisis

We need more clowns and doctors in the world.

| by heywood | illustration by charles marsh |

A couple of stories cAught my Attention recently. you mAy hAve seen the first one. if not, brAce yourself. There’s currently a dangerous shortage of clowns. Sadly, according to the World Clown Association, the world’s largest trade group for these funsters, membership has dropped from 3,500 in 2004 to around 2,500 currently.

Yeah, I know what you’re thinking. Must have been a one-car accident. Actually, the truth is probably worse. Most of them got elected to Congress.

Now it seems to me that becoming a clown would be relatively easy, but that is definitely not the case. It’s almost impossible to get into Ringling Bros. Clown College. Out of 531 applicants last year, only 14 were chosen to attend. It’s harder to get into than med school. Which brings me to my second story. Apparently, there’s a shortage of doctors too. At least there’s gonna be. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the United States faces a shortage of more than 91,000 physicians by the year 2020. That number is expected to grow to 130,000 by 2025. So why the shortages? I think it has to do with the fact that there aren’t as many young people these days that are willing to dedicate themselves to the stringent training, the hectic work schedule, and the many years it takes just to perfect your skills. And I’m talking about the clowns. Besides, where do you find a pair of size 32 yellow wingtips?

However, the medical profession may have an answer. Robots. In fact, robots are already caring for elderly patients, helping with physical therapy and even performing surgery. Robots have come a long way since they were first invented. Engineers originally created these machines with one purpose in mind. To perform services that normal human beings were incapable of doing. For instance, going on a date with

an engineer. However, even the robots flat refused to go to a Star Trek convention. But while the engineers were begging them to reconsider, they discovered many other tasks robots were capable of performing. Turns out they could do almost anything, except, of course, have a relationship with an engineer.

Nowadays robotic intelligence is advancing so fast that one expert is even predicting that robots will emerge as their own species by 2040. Pretty scary. And don’t be surprised if a robot becomes your primary care physician in a couple of years. This would make access to a healthcare professional much easier, although I don’t think many men would be looking forward to their yearly physical exams. Think about it. Those cold metallic fingers when you have to turn your head and cough. However, there is one positive. Not even the most sophisticated robot has the manual dexterity to slip on a pair of rubber gloves, so at least we’d be able to avoid that other unpleasant procedure.

But seriously, robotics technology is revolutionizing the medical profession. Cyberknife robotic systems are performing procedures that were unimagi-

nable just a few years ago. It provides a non-invasive alternative for the treatment of both cancerous and non-cancerous tumors anywhere in the body. It’s resulted in faster recovery rates and lower costs for the patients. But robots are also entering other sectors of the healthcare industry. Our aging population is growing, which has also created a nursing shortage. But new mobile robots are designed to help the elderly cope with day-to-day activities at home rather than assisted living facilities. And robot nurses can patiently listen while they rant about democrats, as well as address the envelopes for those $1 birthday checks they send to their grandchildren. But I don’t think robots could ever replace all the clowns. For starters, 25 robots aren’t nimble enough to get out of one of those little cars. I tried to get out of a Mini Cooper the other day. It looked like a giraffe giving birth. So I don’t think the clown industry will ever be in danger. But in the future, real doctors may be relegated to just working one day a week. That’ll be the Thursdays the robots usually play golf.

Pesky Thyroid Issues

| by Brian Byrd, m.D. |

“DocTor, my haIr feels DIfferenT, and I’m having more trouble keeping weight off. Could you check my thyroid?” This is one of the most common conversations I have with patients. Thyroid issues are a real phenomenon. I compare the thyroid gland to the accelerator on a car. If the accelerator is pushed down too far, all functions speed up: weight loss, increased metabolism, tremor, fast heart rate, bulging eyes and heat intolerance. All the symptoms of hyperthyroidism. If the accelerator is not pushed down enough, on the other hand, everything runs slowly (hypothyroidism): constipation, fatigue, slow heart rate,

cold intolerance, depression and lowered metabolism. It also causes heart problems and depression. Not a set of changes that make for a happy life!

Fortunately, both syndromes are easy to diagnose, and, most of the time, the treatment works wonders.

In hypothyroidism, your physician can do a blood test that looks for a low-functioning thyroid gland. Scientists have developed a way to put thyroid hormone into a pill. Those whose thyroid gland does not produce enough can easily take the hormone by mouth. Clean and simple.

The thyroid hormone, called thyroxine, is a peculiar molecule. After ingested, it finds its way to the thyroid gland, located in the lower front part of the neck, where it is stored. It will remain there for one to two months before being used. What that means for treatment is that when we choose a thyroxine dose, we have to wait two months before checking blood levels again to determine if we are taking the correct amount. Most of the time, we get our patients to steadystate dosing within four to six months.

For most sufferers, the cause of the thyroid gland’s demise is a syndrome called Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. This is an auto-immune process, which

means that the person’s immune system unexpectedly attacks the thyroid gland. Not very nice. The process is painless, and most never know it is going on until months later when they develop low thyroid symptoms.

Before we Americans began putting iodine in our salt, iodine-deficiency was the most common cause of hypothyroidism. It still is in the rest of the world. Iodine is required to make thyroid hormone. Without it, the thyroid gland under-produces and attempts to make up for this lost production by growing.

This phenomenon is called a goiter. The term goiter comes from the Latin gutter, which means throat. A goiter can result from any cause of hypothyroidism. It can also develop from an over-functioning gland. Goiters cause problems when the gland gets too big and pushes on important structures like the trachea or large blood vessels in the neck. I usually send these folks to a good surgeon for thyroid gland removal.

Hypothyroidism’s mirrored counterpart, hyperthyroidism, is less common. If hypothyroidism is a tortoise, hyperthyroidism is the hare. An over-producing thyroid gland is most commonly caused by Grave’s Disease. Grave’s is also an auto-immune disorder, but instead of

attacking and destroying the gland, it stimulates it to make too much hormone. Typically, I will start these folks on a medicine that keeps their heart rate from increasing too much and send them to an endocrinologist. The specialist can destroy the gland with radioactive iodine (sounds scary but works great and is safe) or send the person for surgical thyroid removal. After this process, the patient must take supplemental thyroid hormone to make up for the missing gland.

Occasionally, one of my patients will present with a lump on his or her thyroid gland. Of course, the concern is the possibility that the mass is cancer. Thankfully, only small fractions are, and most are benign nodules that we leave alone. The majority of thyroid cancers, though, are completely curable. Since thyroid masses are so easily seen on the neck, we catch them early. If you do develop a neck mass, see your physician right away. A simple, safe needle biopsy gives us all the data we need.

How amazing that one dysfunctional little gland in the neck can create such mayhem. It is like the ship’s rudder: small but influential. Watch for its symptoms, and you should be able to enjoy good thyroid health.

Since September of 2012, this network of early-stage investors, typically called “angels,” has been meeting almost monthly to listen to pitches and make investments with a dual motive of creating jobs and wealth in our local community. The angel network is made up of 25 local high-net worth investors who have, as of March 2014, invested more than $3 million of their money in nine startups.

Like Shark Tank, entrepreneurs make it to the “Show” (called Forum here) to present their company and investment opportunity to the angels. Some are nervous, some much more composed and ready to stand their ground. To get to Forum, the company will have gone through pre-screening by the team at TECH Fort Worth, the non-profit that created and manages the Cowtown Angels program, and through the monthly screening, where up to five companies sell their ideas in eight-minute pitches.

On Shark Tank, screening is a job relegated to underlings, but at Cowtown Angels, it is actually angel members who

Cowtown Sharks

| by darlene Boudreaux and jorge varela, teCh fort worth executive director and assistant director |

It feelS aS If you juSt Stepped Into the popular aBC realIty televISIon Show Shark Tank. You glance around looking for Mark Cuban or Lori Greiner, but they are not in the room. There are no cameras, no directors, and no props. Then it hits you. This is real! This is Cowtown Angels, and it is happening in Fort Worth.

listen to the first pitches. It is not uncommon to have 10 or 12 angels at a screening, all eager to discover a great startup and help champion their cause forward.

Angels come prepared, many having previous industry experience or, as successful entrepreneurs themselves, knowing the keys to business success. Some pitches disintegrate under the tough questioning. Presenters with limited understanding of their proposed market are flushed out. Entrepreneurs are shocked when the angels bring up competition they never knew existed or that they may have intentionally excluded for fear of not getting funded. Unrealistic forecasts are easily picked apart like white lint on the black suits of the CEO pitching. This is the heart of the funding system. Get by the screening, and your likelihood of being funded goes up exponentially.

The real action begins, however, after the companies have left the room. Unlike Shark Tank, where investors are viciously fighting to secure the best deal for themselves, angel investors collaborate to coax out the best investments. Debate amongst members may have one highlighting the company valuation as a driver to move forward while another may argue the market size is limiting growth. Executive expertise of the startup team always weighs heavily in these debates. Decisions are rarely quick or unanimous, but always end in general consensus by these extremely

successful individuals. The process never ceases to amaze as the five hopefuls are narrowed to the two to proceed to Forum.

On the surface, Cowtown Angels and Shark Tank share the same spirit of connecting promising startups with talented and successful accredited investors. The differentiating factor: collaboration versus competition. Although each Cowtown Angels member invests independently, they collaborate to make educated investment decisions by leveraging each member’s industry expertise and by pooling capital and valuable connections to diversify their portfolios and reduce their investment risk.

For example, a member who retired from a major pharmaceutical company utilized her experience to provide technical expertise in the group’s largest single investment to date. In January of 2014, Cowtown Angels members invested $750,000 in Encore Vision, a company developing a prescription eye drop treatment that hopes to put an end to reaching for your reading glasses. The condition, called presbyopia, affects almost everyone age 45+.

Cowtown Angels is in its “Second Season” and promises to be long-running. Its stars, the startups and investors, may be relatively unknown in households today (most angels prefer anonymity), but the companies and products they launch may be tomorrow’s Facebook, GE or Pfizer.

SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2014

Omni Hotel, Fort Worth

6:30 PM to Midnight

HONORARY CO-CHAIRS

Mayor Betsy Price and Tom Price

BALL CO-CHAIRS

Lois and W. Paul Bowman, MD

HOST COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS

Phil and Anne Moroneso

CELEBRITY EMCEE

Jody Dean

Emmy award winning television and radio host

STARRING

The Fab Four

HOST COMMITTEE

MR. & MRS. BILL AYRES

DR. RIYAZ BASHA

DR. DONALD BEAM

DR. & MRS. W. PAUL BOWMAN

CHRISTY CATES

DENNIS & KATHY CHRISTOFFEL

DR. & MRS. DAVID DONAHUE

MR. & MRS. ROBERT DOW

MR. & MRS. JOHN ENLOW

PAULA FORD

DR. SANDRA MARQUEZ-HALL & MR. GUY E. HALL

DR. & MRS. KENNETH HEYM

DR. & MRS. ANDRAS LACKO

DR. & MRS. BOB LANIER

JAY LONG

ANNE LOW

DEEANN MOORE

MR. & MRS. PHIL MORONESO

KRISTY MOUSER

DR. & MRS. DAN OSHMAN

MAYOR BETSY PRICE & TOM PRICE

ANDREA PUENTE

DR. & MRS. JOHN QUERALT

ASUSENA RESENDIZ

MR. & MRS. RUBEN REYNOSO

MRS. LINDA RIDER

MR. DAVID ROSS

MR. & MRS. JOHN RUTLEDGE

MR. & MRS. MARK STANDISH

SUSAN SMITH

MR. & MRS. RON SURRATT

MR. & MRS. BRANDON TATAREVICH

AMBER TINSLEY

MR. & MRS. MARK TOPEL

MR. & MRS. DOUGLAS WHITE

ALEXIS WILSON

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Extraordinary personalities shaping Fort Worth

Marilyn Ackmann

Fort Worth community leader Marilyn Ackmann knows how to make fun. The people in her community—and far beyond—are grateful beneficiaries.

| by Gail Bennison | photography by Alex lepe |

AckmAnn is the chAirmAn of the festivAls And events committee for downtown fort worth initiAtives, inc., the producers of mAin st. Fort Worth Arts Festival and the Fort Worth Parade of Lights. She has served as chairman for the past two years with seven years total service to the Festivals and Events Committee. Ackmann has also served as a board member on the Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. Board of Directors for five years.

This is an especially busy time for Ackmann as the MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival, the largest in the Southwest, is returning to Downtown Fort Worth for its 29th year on April 10-13. The festival spans more than 27 blocks and showcases 213 hand-selected juried artists, a free music festival, culinary delights, family-friendly activities, and more, promising four days of fun and an economic engine that generates more than $27 million in overall dollars.

“The most enjoyable part is seeing it all come together when the festival opens – starting on Thursday when businesspeople come out of their offices and stroll down Main Street to enjoy the art, music and food and continuing throughout the four days as the crowds grow,” Ackmann says.

Andy Taft, Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. president, describes Ackmann as a calm and steadying voice at the table or in the field. “When opinions and passions diverge, Marilyn has a way of bringing everyone together. Sometimes it’s a well-placed question. Other times it’s an astute observation. She’s a leader who understands multiple perspectives and finds common ground.”

This event would not happen without its hundreds of volunteers, Ackmann says. “There is a core group of volunteers that serves as our event management team, many of whom have done this for years and take vacation time to devote an entire week to working behind the scenes to pull this event together. They work tirelessly with very little recognition. So to the volunteer force, I would like to say, ‘Thank you!’”

Jay Downie, CFEE Producer, MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival and XTO Energy Parade of Lights, says he has relied on Ackmann’s

leadership and advice throughout her tenure, both as committee member and as chair of the Festivals and Events Advisory Committee. “She has a vested interest in Downtown and the events we produce and has continually emphasized how important both MAIN ST. and the XTO Energy Parade of Lights are to our entire community.

“Marilyn’s interest in the volunteers who serve on our Event Management Team is unsurpassed and has organized incredible recognition events for those who have given so much of their time to make our events a success,” Downie said.

Sponsors are key to the event’s overall success. Downie says that Ackmann understands the business community and has been instrumental in bringing local corporations to the table.

Ackmann’s “day job” is manager of public affairs for Atmos Energy. She has been employed with the company for a total of 25 years, the past 14 of which have been in Fort Worth.

In addition to her extensive involvement with DFWI, other community organizations in which she’s active include serving on the board of directors for Tarrant Literacy Coalition, Senior Citizens Services of Tarrant County (previously served as chairman), Fort Worth South, Inc., and Northeast Tarrant Chamber of Commerce. Ackmann served as a board member and executive committee member of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce in 2010-2011.

“The MAIN ST. festival has become the city’s most beloved annual event,” Ackmann says. “Even more importantly, it continues to fulfill its original purpose of changing perspectives and enhancing the quality of life of Downtown Fort Worth. We are very excited this year to have everything back on Main Street and look forward to the new look and feel that the new Sundance Square Plaza will give to the festival.”

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To see all the photos from the hottest events in town, visit fwtx.com/party-pictures.

The Scene Art of Giving

Fifteen women were presented the Art of Giving Award this year for their outstanding dedication to the community, organizations and/or a specific philanthropic cause. The event was held at the Fort Worth Club. Photos by Danielle Webster

Who WaS Seen (1) Makenzie Mainard, Monica Mainard, Karen Malone (2) Hal Brown, Joy Ann Havran (3) Jack Larson, Brook Whitworth, Reece Small (4) Laura Distefano, Fonda Martin, Tammy Nakamura (5) Hal Brown, Amy Yudiski, Diane Ayres (6) Patrick Harder, Nick Lane, Kevin Harder, Lourie Lane (7) Stephanie & Laura Bird (8) Carole Fong Kutchins, Kay & George Duggan, Sharon Little

The Scene Colonial Charities

The Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial capped off a record $7.8 million year in fundraising by celebrating at the annual Colonial Country Club Charities Holiday Breakfast (Dec. 10).

Who WaS Seen (1) Craig Nicholson, Chuck Scherer (2) Ernie Horn, Willa Dunleav, John Paul Wood (3) Darren Woods, Jen Appleman, Lauri Bevan

The Scene MOD Kickoff

The 2014 Signature Chefs Auction Kickoff Party was held at the home of this year’s Honorary Chair, Dan Lowrance. This year’s event chair, Winjie Tang Miao, announced the Jenkins family as the 2014 Signature Chefs Auction Ambassador Family. Photos by Danielle Webster

Who WaS Seen (1) Arden, Paul & Lake Jenkins (2) Jon Bonnell, James Pallett, Spencer Marks (3) Michelle Hancock, James & Jerry Taylor

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The Scene Go Red

The American Heart Association’s annual Go Red for Women program raises money for research and to spread the word about the dangers of cardiovascular disease among females. Held at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel, guests learned more about heart disease in women while enjoying a heart healthy meal. Photos by Danielle Webster

Who WaS Seen (1) Jennifer Hassedi, Christy Dyer, Leslie Zimpelman (2) Lauren Moses, Molly Keathley, Liz Johnston (3) Marle Trivedi, Kristen Ducatelli, Tina Levitan, Julie Fitzgerald, Megan Brady (4) Renata Surles, Johnnie Michael, Kelly Haum

The Scene Blessings in a BackPack

The Blessings in a BackPack Luncheon was held Wednesday, Jan. 29, at River Crest Country Club. Co-chairs Janis Brous and Charlotte Tripplehorn hosted the luncheon which featured a book signing by Chef Alex Hitz. Proceeds benefited the Food for Kids programs at Tarrant Area Food Bank. Photos by Danielle Webster

Who WaS Seen (1) Teel Mezey, Stacey Posey, Jenny Lamsens, Caroline James, Tyler Crumley (2) Martha Williams, Lesa Oudt (3) Alex Hitz

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Glitz, Glamour and Gatsby

On Saturday, Feb. 1, the medical community and their local supporters descended upon Cendera Center for the 5th Annual Medicine Ball, the only fundraiser for the Foundation. Photos by Danielle Webster

Who WaS Seen (1) Carol Behringer, Bob Shaw (2) Molly Snyder, Helen Todora (3) Malathi Vallurupaul, Mindy & Scott Butler (4) Sandy Slocum, Timmie D'Agostino, Nanette Bidwell-Keylani, Amy Kline (5) Harry & Robin Froeschke

The Scene Putting on the Pink Del Frisco’s Grill hosted a car raffle party for Putting on the Pink. Sewell Infinity/Lexus has underwritten the cost of either a 2014 Infiniti Q50 or Lexus IS. Guests enjoyed signature drinks, wine, beer and scrumptious appetizers. Photos by Danielle Webster

Who WaS Seen (1) Carol & Kurt Haman (2) Barney & Anne Holland, Joseph DeLeon (3) Ann Carol, Hugh Savage, Betsy Barns

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Robotic Hysterectomy: ‘Revolutionary Approach’

Q: How is single-site surgery different from traditional hysterectomy procedures?

a : traditional hysterectomies were performed either through a large abdominal incision or transvaginally. t he introduction of the laparoscope in the 1980s ushered in the era of minimally invasive surgery, but most hysterectomies were still performed through a large incision. t his trend continued until 2006, when robotic surgery was approved for use in hysterectomies. t he robotic hysterectomy was performed via four small skin incisions, and over the next seven years, many gynecologic surgeons performed the majority of their hysterectomies via this approach. in 2012–2013, the single-site hysterectomy was approved. this revolutionary approach allows the surgeon to perform the hysterectomy through a single incision in the umbilicus (belly button) for a virtually scar-less procedure.

Q: Who is a candidate for single-site surgery?

a : m any, but not all, patients who need a hysterectomy are potential candidates. i deally, the patient should not be morbidly obese or have a large uterus. Consultation with the gynecologist performing the procedure is required to make

the appropriate decision.

Q: What are the advantages of a single-site hysterectomy?

a : t he advantages include minimal scarring, quick recovery and less pain over traditional hysterectomies.

Q: Does every gynecologist in DFW offer the single-site hysterectomy?

a : No. Out of the first 50 gynecologic surgeons trained to do the single-site hysterectomy, only two were from the DFW region. i have performed many single-site cases, and i am one of the most experienced robotic surgeons in the country.

Q: Why do you prefer to do your surgeries at USMD Hospital at Arlington?

a : i perform all of my robotic cases there for one reason: i believe it is the best hospital in the nation for robotic surgery. t he physicians and staff have been doing robotic surgery longer than any hospital in the region and have done more cases with consistent, outstanding results. t he patient satisfaction scores are always in the top 1 to 2 percent of all hospitals surveyed by Press Ganey. my patients deserve the best, and USmD delivers it — every patient, every time.

Russell Dickey, M.D.

USMD Arlington South OB/GYN

Keys to Healthy Weight Gain While Pregnant

Q: What kind of weight gain is normal during pregnancy and how many extra calories should patients consume?

a : in general, a patient should gain approximately 25 to 35 pounds. Different recommendations apply in special circumstances, such as twin pregnancies and women who are overweight prior to pregnancy. A patient needs about 300

way during pregnancy?

a : t he same healthy lifestyle habits recommended for non-pregnant women hold true during pregnancy. A healthy diet consists of fruits, vegetables, lean meats and whole grains. Continuing an active lifestyle is the other key.

Q: What happens if a patient gains too much weight during pregnancy?

additional calories during a normal pregnancy. Your doctor will make different recommendations in some cases.

Q: How can patients gain weight the right

a : Gaining more than recommended can cause large babies. t his increases the mom’s risk of needing a C-section. Additionally, being overweight or obese prior to pregnancy carries many risks with pregnancy, so it is important to begin a healthy lifestyle before you conceive and then continue it through the pregnancy.

Q: Is it safe to maintain an exercise routine throughout pregnancy? Are there patients who should not exercise during pregnancy?

a : in an uncomplicated pregnancy, 30 minutes of moderate exercise is recommended on most days of the week. Patients with some pre-existing medical conditions or with complications in their current pregnancy should not

exercise. Women should talk to their doctors about exercise during pregnancy.

Q: What should an exercise program during pregnancy consist of? Are there certain exercises that are safer during pregnancy and are there certain exercises patients should avoid?

a : Aerobic exercises offer the most benefits, and patients who are participating in regular aerobic exercise before pregnancy can usually continue their workouts, adjusting time and intensity as needed. it’s important to listen to your body and slow down if you feel like you need to! obviously, pregnant women should avoid activities that could cause injury or trauma, like contact sports. Weight lifting is oK to continue, but as the pregnancy progresses, you should plan to make adjustments.

Heather Havener, M.D.

USMD Mansfield Clinic

2800 E. Broad St. Ste. 100 Mansfield, TX 76063

mcnt.com

888.444.USMD

Fight Diabetes with USMD

Q: What is diabetes?

a : Diabetes is a chronic disease in which there is a high level of sugar in the blood. there are three types of diabetes. type 1 is most often diagnosed in children, teens or young adults but can occur at any age. type 2 is most often diagnosed in adulthood, but more teens and young adults are being diagnosed with it due to high obesity rates. t he third type is gestational diabetes, which develops during pregnancy in a woman who was not previously diagnosed with diabetes.

Q: How prevalent is diabetes? Are there things that can be done to prevent it?

a : Diabetes affects more than 25 million Americans, and nearly 80 million Americans have pre-diabetes. An additional 7 million Americans are undiagnosed. type 1 cannot be prevented; however, type 2 may be prevented by maintaining an ideal body weight and active lifestyle, which includes 30 minutes of moderate exercise at least five days per week.

Q: Are there things that patients can do to help manage and control their diabetes?

a : type 1 and type 2 can both be treated through medications, diet and exercise. Additionally, type 2 diabetes can be reversed with

lifestyle changes — especially weight loss through exercise and healthy eating. Additionally, some people with type 2 have improved after undergoing weight loss surgery.

Q: What are symptoms of diabetes? How is it diagnosed?

a : t he most common symptoms include frequent urination, feeling very thirsty or very hungry, weight loss even though you’re eating more, extreme fatigue, blurry vision and tingling, pain or numbness in the hands and feet. t here are several tests that can diagnose diabetes; testing needs to be done in a doctor’s office or lab.

Q: Why is it important for patients with diabetes to establish a relationship with a physician?

a : Diabetes is a chronic disease and requires long-term monitoring and follow-up care. many of USmD’s physicians, including Dr. Lester, have been recognized by the n ational Committee for Quality Assurance for providing excellent diabetes care.

Lynn Lester, M.D.

Single-Site Gallbladder Surgery at USMD

Q: How does single-site gallbladder surgery differ from traditional laparoscopic surgery?

a : Single-site surgery attempts to confine all the instrument entry points into the abdomen into one small incision in the belly button. With traditional laparoscopic surgery, we have to make an incision for at least one instrument for each

hand to operate, as well as another incision for a camera to guide ourselves with.

Q: What are the benefits of single-site surgery?

a : First, cosmetics. With single-site surgery, there is one scar about 2 cm in length, and most (if not all) of the scar is hidden. next, pain control. With one small incision, pain seems to be easier to control than the pain of multiple incisions.

Q: Who is a candidate for single-site surgery?

a : Almost everyone who is a candidate for traditional laparoscopic surgery is a candidate for single-site surgery. t his surgery has been performed on very small patients up to morbidly obese patients.

Q: Does a surgeon have special training to do single-site surgery?

a : Single-site surgery is an extension of minimally invasive surgery. m ost general surgeons are competent in this, and there are one- to two-year fellowships focusing on minimally

invasive surgery as well. to develop the skills for these procedures, a surgeon must take additional training and have some proctored cases to increase their skill set. Additionally, if a surgeon wants to perform single-site surgeries with the da Vinci robot, there is a strict regimen of training and credentialing involved.

Q: Why do you prefer to operate at USMD Hospital?

a : operating at USmD Hospital has been a great experience. i operate at USmD because i know that my patients get stellar care and i always have the equipment and support that i need. Every patient who i take to USmD reports an excellent experience. From information handling, to care, to how everyone treats them, my patients are very happy and that makes me very happy.

Steven Schierling, M.D. USMD Las Colinas Specialty Care Clinic

Managing Rheumatic Diseases at USMD

Q: What are some of the most common rheumatic diseases and how prevalent are they?

a : o steoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, affects more than 27 million Americans. t he incidence of osteoarthritis increases with age, and about half of Americans will eventually develop osteoarthritis of the knee. rheumatoid arthritis is also prevalent, affecting more than 1.5 million Americans. other diseases frequently seen in rheumatology clinics include lupus, Sjogrens, psoriatic arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis and inflammatory muscle disease.

Q: What does a common treatment plan for rheumatic disease look like?

a : treatment plans may include a combination of lifestyle management, exercise or physical therapy, and medications. injections and surgery may also benefit patients with advanced disease. Patients today are fortunate to have many treatment options, with new therapies constantly emerging.

Q: Why is it important for patients to work with their physician when it comes to managing rheumatic diseases?

a : In rheumatoid and other inflammatory arthritis conditions, the goal is to prevent joint destruc-

tion, which can lead to crippling and deforming arthritis. Disease activity and joint destruction can sometimes occur even with minimal arthritis symptoms, so it’s important for patients to work closely with their physician to prevent this.

Q: Is weight management important in managing rheumatic diseases? Are there certain foods patients should eat and others they should avoid?

a : o besity makes arthritis symptoms worse in weight-bearing joints, such as the spine, hips, knees, ankles and feet. Studies have shown

symptomatic improvement in non-weight-bearing joints, such as hands, with weight-loss efforts. Gout has the most established evidence for dietinduced disease flares, but new information is always surfacing concerning possible nutritional triggers and beneficial agents in managing rheumatic diseases.

Q: Can patients with rheumatic diseases live normal, active lives? How do you work with your patients to help make this possible?

a : Absolutely. As a rheumatologist, my goal is to work with each patient to optimize a personal treatment plan to improve physical function and quality of life, as well as to control disease activity. With inflammatory arthritis, due to the multiple treatment options available, my goal is remission of active disease. Melanie

Barron, D.O.

USMD Docs Proactive About Pelvic Prolapse Care

Q: What is pelvic organ prolapse?

a : Prolapse is a condition unique to the female pelvis. Within the pelvis, the bladder, uterus and rectum rest on the pelvic floor, which is a muscular “trampoline.” When the “trampoline” begins to weaken and sag, it allows the bladder, uterus and rectum to drop from their normal position.

Q: What are the causes for prolapse?

a : the causes are multiple. Pregnancy and child-

bearing are common causes, although it can happen in women who’ve never had children. it also seems more likely to develop with aging after menopause. other common risk factors include smoking, obesity, chronic cough and chronic constipation. those who do a lot of routine heavy lifting and straining are also at risk because of the repeated pressure on the “trampoline.”

Q: What treatment options are available?

a : treatment depends on severity. if it’s mild or moderate, there are conservative options like pelvic physical therapy or pessary insertion. However, if the prolapse progresses to the moderate to severe stage, that’s when we start to talk about the option of surgical repair.

Q: What is the recovery time for these procedures?

a : most can be repaired by a vaginal approach, which has a pretty quick recovery rate. there is typically an overnight hospital stay. By the end of the first week, most ladies no longer need pain medica-

tions and are ready to return to work, as long as they are restricted from heavy lifting or bending for four to six weeks.

Q: Why do you prefer to do surgery at USMD Hospital at Fort Worth?

a : USmD is uniquely suited to the care of patients undergoing elective surgery. Anesthesia is provided solely by physicians, not nurse anesthetists, to allow for continuity of care before, during and after surgery. the experienced nurses are each assigned to fewer patients to improve their monitoring care of postoperative patients. Having previously practiced for years at an academic medical center, i have been most impressed by the effectiveness of US m D’s team approach. Whenever there is a need, the members spring into action. no one ever says, “that’s not my job.”

Wendy Leng, M.D. USMD/Bladder Control and Pelvic Health

1300 W. Terrell, Ste. 420 Fort Worth, TX 76104 uant.com

888.444.USMD

Annual Exams: A Yearly Must-Do

Q: Why are annual exams an important part of overall health?

a : Commonly known as “preventive exams,” they provide an opportunity to comprehensively examine your health. Your exam should be tailored to your age and gender, and it should allow your physician to ask important questions to help shape the future of your personal health and well-being.

Q: How should patients prepare for their

annual exam and what should they bring with them to the appointment?

a : During annual exams, patients will be asked detailed personal, medical, surgical and family history, so writing down this information before your appointment is helpful. Patients should also bring a list of medications and medication-related allergies. most importantly, i encourage patients to write down concerns and questions, as this is an opportunity to address these.

Q: What can patients expect during their annual exam appointment?

a : Patients should expect three phases to their exam. t he first is gathering medical facts, which will form the exam framework and testing that follows. t he second is a comprehensive examination, which may include in-office tests. t he third phase is discussion, which addresses findings, impressions of your health and further recommended testing.

Q: Why is it important to build and maintain a relationship with one primary care physician (PCP)?

a : to ensure accurate health assessments, it’s important for you and your provider to know each other well. if you build a relationship with your PCP based on trust and honesty, you’ll likely feel comfortable being active in the decision-making process surrounding your care.

Q: How should you choose the right PCP for you?

a : Your community is a great way to learn about local physicians. m any larger physician practices, like USmD, have telephone lines dedicated to helping patients find providers. You can call USmD’s new patient hotline at 866.626.8362 to be connected with physicians in your area.

Monika Mathur, M.D.

USMD Fort Worth Clinic 909 9th Ave., Ste. 300 Fort Worth, TX 76104 mcnt.com

888.444.USMD

Repair or Correct Your Knee at USMD

Q: What is knee arthroscopy?

a : Knee arthroscopy is a surgical procedure where we can look in the knee through a small

scope, which is about the size of a no. 2 pencil. the surgeon can visualize and examine the knee cartilage, ligaments and bones, and repair or correct various problems or injuries as needed.

Q: Who would benefit from knee arthroscopy?

a : Patients usually have knee arthroscopy after a workup, including a history, exam, X-rays and, sometimes, an mri scan. Common reasons for arthroscopy include torn meniscus, loose fragments of bone or cartilage in the knee, fractures, ligament injuries, or chronic pain or inflammation not responding to conservative care.

Q: How is knee arthroscopy performed?

a : Knee arthroscopy is performed in an operating suite with general anesthesia. Usually two or three small incisions are used to insert the scope and instruments as needed. Corrective surgery is performed through these incisions, and the incisions are frequently sutured after the procedure.

Q: What happens after knee arthroscopy?

a : Following the procedure, a small bandage is

applied and the patient is then taken to the recovery room. once the patient is awake and alert, they can be discharged to home. most patients can walk the same day, depending on the procedure. Pain medication will be prescribed. Patients can frequently return to school or work in three to four days. Follow-up with their surgeon usually takes place within 10 to 14 days.

Q: What are the benefits of using USMD Hospital at Fort Worth?

a : i’ve used USmD Hospital at Fort Worth since it opened. they provide the latest technology in their operating suites. Anesthesia is provided by board-certified physicians at all times. The entire staff — from physicians, anesthesiologists and nurses — put the patients’ needs first. Our patients have always received excellent care there.

Mark Presley, M.D.

6100 Harris Parkway Ste. 320 Fort Worth, TX 76132 txhealthcare.com

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DOCTORS WORTH KNOWING

The doctor-patient relationship is one of life’s most important partnerships, and choosing the right practitioner can make a marked difference. To help you select a practitioner who will meet your needs, the following doctors want to tell you more about themselves, their practices and how partnering with them will improve the quality of your life.

The information in this section is provided by the advertisers and has not been independently verified by Fort Worth, Texas magazine.

Accent on You

Cosmetic Surgery Center and Medical Spa

Y. Anthony Nakamura, M.D., P.A.

SPECIALTY: Plastic Surgery. EDUCATION: B.A., UT Austin; M.D., UTMB, Galveston; Intern resident and general surgery, LSU School of Medicine, Charity Hospital New Orleans; Plastic Surgery resident, UTMB, Galveston. CERTIFICATION: Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Texas Medical Association, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dallas Society of Plastic Surgeons, Fort Worth Society of Plastic Surgeons. WHAT SETS US APART: Our fully accredited on-site facility utilizes the most advanced surgical methods and technology, allowing me to provide you with optimal results in a caring and safe environment. In addition, our full-service medi spa and laser center offers injectables and non-surgical correction, as well as traditional spa procedures. COSMETIC SURGERY CENTER SERVICES: Breast Enlargement, Breast Lift, Tummy Tuck, Lipo Selection Lipo Suction, Facial Rejuvenation. MEDI SPA SERVICES: High Speed Laser Hair Removal, Restylane/Perlane/Juvederm, Sculptra, Voluma, Botox/Dysport, Medical Facials/Peels, IPL Photorejuvenation, Microdermabrasion/

Microdermapeel, Active FX, Cool Sculpting. DURING HIS OFF HOURS: Nakamura plays golf, snowboards, reads, plays piano and enjoys gourmet cooking. FREE ADVICE: “Check your surgeon’s credentials, and make sure your doctor is certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Find a surgeon with sufficient experience.” AFFILIATIONS: Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, Medical Center of Arlington. PATIENT CARE: We have a fully accredited, free-standing surgery center with at least 4 nurses in the building to assist with the care of our patients and their families. Instead of voicemail, a nurse or nurse coordinator is available to answer your call. As I am only steps away, you will get the answers you need. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: My daughter and son. It has been fun to watch their transformation into adults. CHARITABLE WORK: GRACE.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 3030 S. Cooper St. • Arlington, Texas 76015 817.417.7200 • Fax 817.417.7300 accentonyou.com

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Dialysis Associates

SPECIALTY: Established in 1969, Dialysis Associates was the first large professional nephrology group in Fort Worth. We pioneered the first transplant program in Tarrant County in association with Harris Methodist Fort Worth and opened the first nephrology interventional vascular lab. EXPERIENCE: All our physicians are double board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. Dialysis Associates currently provides care for hypertension, diabetic kidney disease, and all other chronic kidney diseases, with chronic dialysis services in nine dialysis units in the metropolitan Fort Worth Area, including home dialysis training. Members of our staff include the Chief of Medicine Division at Baylor All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth.

PATIENT CARE: We serve all Fort Worth hospitals and major rehab centers including Texas Health Huguley Hospital, carrying on a tradition of providing competent, compassionate care to the community we serve with open arms, hands and hearts. PICTURED: Rubina A. Khan, M.D.; Linh T. Le, M.D.; Abdul Hafeez, M.D.; Shane W. Kennedy, M.D.; Sandeep K. Shori, D.O.; Raj R. Halker, M.D.; Sandeep Singh, M.D.; Ishwinder S. Sidhu, M.D.; Shea Holt, M.D.

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Fort Worth Heart

SPECIALTY: Diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Fort Worth Heart physicians are graduates of cardiology fellowship training programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and are board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular diseases. They are also board certified in nuclear cardiology, electrophysiology, echocardiography, vascular medicine and interventional cardiology. AWARDS/HONORS: Fort Worth Heart members have distinguished themselves through individual academic achievements, performing clinical research and organizing educational conferences on cardiovascular diseases. They have held leadership positions in the Fort Worth medical community such as chief of staff, chief of cardiology, chief of credentials, chief of internal medicine and secretary of the

cardiology division at local hospitals. Members have also served on the board of trustees of Fort Worth hospitals and regional healthcare systems and in community-oriented leadership positions such as president of the American Heart Association of Tarrant County. MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: All the physicians are fellows of the American College of Cardiology or are eligible for fellowship; members of the Texas Medical Association and Tarrant County Medical Association; fellows of the Society of Coronary Angiography and Intervention; and members of the Heart Rhythm Society. HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: Texas Health Resources Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital; Baylor All Saints Medical Center; Huguley Memorial Medical Center; Texas Health Resources Harris Methodist Southwest Hospital; Heart & Vascular Center of Fort Worth; Texas Health Resources Heart

& Vascular Hospital, Arlington. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Serving the Fort Worth community and surrounding area with comprehensive and compassionate cardiovascular care since 1951. INNOVATIONS: Full range of imaging services including PET scan, vascular ultrasound, SPECT scan and echocardiography. Proficient in radial angiography and intervention. FREE ADVICE: Do not ignore symptoms that may be suggestive of heart disease; always check with your doctor. PICTURED: Louis S. Cristol, M.D., FACC; Denzil G. D’Souza, M.D., FACC, FSCAI; Alvaro S. Rios, M.D., FACC; John V. Jayachandran, M.D., FACC, FHRS; L. Frank Liao, M.D., Ph.D., FACC; Vijay G. Kalaria, M.D., FACC, FSCAI; George C. James, M.D., FACC; Sukesh C. Burjonroppa, M.D., FACC, FSCAI; Steve A. Simpson, M.D.; (not pictured) Deval Mehta, M.D., FACC; Amit Prasad, M.D.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Main office – Medical District Fort Worth 1900 Mistletoe Blvd., Suite 100 • Fort Worth, Texas 76104-2802

817.338.1300 fortworthheart.com

South Fort Worth/Burleson Office 11807 South Freeway, Suite 365 • Burleson, Texas 76028-7021

Southwest Fort Worth Office 6100 Harris Parkway, Suite 1230 • Fort Worth, Texas 76132-6100

North Fort Worth Office 4601 Boat Club Road, Suite 125 • Fort Worth, Texas 76135-2006

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Fusion Menopausal Center For Women Fusion Medical Spa

Lisa Gardner, DO FACOOG

SPECIALTY: Gynecology only, focusing on women over 40. Bio-Identical Hormone Pellet Specialist for women and men, Menopausal Weight Loss, Menopausal Skin Care Center and Aesthetic Medicine. EDUCATION: UT San Antonio; UNT Health Science Center, Board Certified OBGYN. COMMUNITY SUPPORT: Gardner supports and is an active board member of the Union Gospel Mission. HONORS: Fort Worth, Texas magazine “Top-Doc” 2007-2014, The Leading Physicians of the World, Newsweek Magazine’s “Top Doctor in the Country” 2011, Newsweek Magazine’s “Top Doctor in Texas” 2010, Patient Choice Award 2010, ADDY Award 2013 for Social Media in Medicine. WHAT SETS FUSION APART: Gardner has taken the patient experience to another level by offering all services that a woman over 40 could ever need in one location. As a peri-menopausal woman herself, Gardner understands that this special group of women have specific tastes, needs and requirements for a more productive, healthier and happier life. GYN SERVICES: Bio-Identical Testosterone and Estrogen Pellet testing and treatments, Thyroid testing and Treatments, Pelvic Floor Treatments to increase pelvic muscles strength, Pelvic Surgery, GYN Ultrasound, Abnormal pap treatments, Incontinence testing and treatments, and Sexual Dysfunction. ESSURE Permanent Birth Control and THERMAL ABLATION for heavy cycles are offered at Fusion. MEDSPA SERVICES: Hormone Pellet Therapy, Menopausal Medical Weight Loss, Botox, Dysport, Restylane and Juvederm facial fillers (all injections are performed by Gardner), CoolSculpting Non-Invasive Permanent Fat Reduction, Medical Grade Skin Care for the Woman Over 40 ( Anti-Aging wrinkle treatments, Acne, and Skin Resurfacing), Laser Hair Removal by laser certified technologists, PhotoFacial Brown Spot Reduction, Chemical Peel Skin Resurfacing, Microdermabrasion, Micro-Needling Skin Care, LED light treatments, Organic Facials, Fusion and Xymogen Brand Pharmaceutical Grade Supplements. PATIENT CARE: After delivering her last baby in 2012, Gardner pursued a new career path of seeing her patients for gynecology only and opened FUSION in 2012, her own private practice, catering to the desires of women her age. Gardner wants to make sure that her patients are educated about their hormones, weight, sexual health, nutrition and skin care because most medical spas do not concentrate on this age group. BEST ADVICE: Choose a Board Certified OBGYN to manage your hormones. OBGYN physicians are well versed in hormone treatments. The OBGYN physician can also manage any issues as a result of hormone use unlike other specialties.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

fusionobgyn.com

Southlake office opening 2014

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Key-Whitman Eye Center

SPECIALTY: Ophthalmology – adult eye care including but not limited to treatment for cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes and dry eyes. Also offering laser vision correction and high-tech lens implants for less dependence on glasses and contacts, as well as reconstructive and cosmetic eyelid surgery.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: C.

Amy Hong, M.D. – cum laude, Columbia University; B.A., pre-med and economics; medical degree, UT Southwestern Medical School; internship, ophthalmology residency and glaucoma fellowship, Tulane School of Medicine. Ronald Barke, M.D. – undergraduate and medical school, University of Southern California; internship, Los Angeles County University of Southern California Medical Center; fellowship, Jules Stein

Eye Institute in lens and cataract biochemistry; training, UT Southwestern Medical School, fellowship in oculoplastics and ophthalmology; currently on staff as a clinical volunteer at UT Southwestern Medical School. Alfred Humphrey, M.D. – graduate of UT at El Paso; M.D., UT Medical School in Galveston; internship, Maricopa County Hospital; U.S. Army, general medical officer, 1969–1972; honorably discharged with rank of Major; residency, ophthalmology, Parkland Memorial Hospital. Martin Faber, O.D. – undergraduate studies, Michigan State University and Ferris State University; optometry degree, Ferris State University’s Michigan College of Optometry, graduated with honors, 1983; internships, The Optometric Institute to Detroit, FSU Eye Clinic

and Jackson State Prison Hospital; licensed to practice optometry in Texas since 1983 and licensed to practice by the Texas Optometry Board as a Therapeutic Optometrist and an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist. WHAT SETS THEM APART: Convenience, with four locations, two surgery centers, a laser center and two optical shops. Offer the most up-to-date and proven technology and care, with a full range of options for improving and preserving the vision of our patients — all set in a very patient-friendly atmosphere. INNOVATIONS: The advances in high-tech lenses like Crystalens, ReSTOR, Tecnis Multifocal and the Toric lens, which give many patients a wide range of vision for near or far distances without glasses or contacts.

FREE ADVICE: Everyone needs to have regular eye health exams. Oftentimes, permanent vision loss can be easily prevented with early diagnosis and treatment of conditions before any symptoms are present.

PICTURED: Drs. Faber, Hong, Barke, Humphrey.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

910 N. Davis Drive • Arlington, Texas 76012 400 W. Arbrook Blvd. • Arlington, Texas 76014

817.460.2272 • Toll-free 1.800.442.5330 • Fax 817.460.2153 patientservices@keywhitman.com keywhitman.com

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Kleiman | Evangelista Eye Center

SPECIALTY: Blade-Free HD IntraLASIK laser vision correction, Visian ICL (Implantable Collamer Lenses), LifeStyle Lens multi-focal intraocular lenses for the treatment of cataracts and presbyopia, Laser Cataract Surgery with the LenSx laser and general eye care. EDUCATION: Evangelista - B.A., University of Minnesota; M.D., University of Minnesota Medical School; Internship, Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis; Residency in Ophthalmology, U.T. Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas; Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Kleiman - B.A., U.T. at Austin; M.D., U.T. Medical Branch; Internship and Residency in Ophthalmology, University of Louisville; Board Certified by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Ighani – B.A., U.T. at

Austin; M.D., Texas Tech School of Medicine; Internship, University of Oklahoma School of Medicine; Residency in Ophthalmology, U.T. Medical Branch in Galveston. Amacher – B.S., Brigham Young University; M.D., Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences; Internship and Residency, Madigan Army Medical Center; Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. INNOVATIONS: First in Tarrant County to offer IntraLase iFS laser; Among the first 50 practices in the U.S. to feature the LenSx Cataract Laser; Offers the Visian ICL procedure, an alternative for patients who are not ideal candidates for LASIK. WHAT SETS US APART: “Our team approach to vision correction is one of the most unique aspects of Kleiman|Evangelista Eye

Center. With a team of four surgeons, we can work together to determine the right recommendation for your vision needs.”

MILESTONES: Kleiman|Evangelista Eye Center recently broke ground on their new facility in South Arlington. The 28,000-square-foot facility will be home to the new All-Laser Lasik suite, an ambulatory surgical center for cataract and ICL patients, and a host of new technologies and amenities to provide the ultimate patient experience. “Our motivation in this expansion is to provide the best care for our patients,” Evangelista said. “By doubling the number of exam rooms and tripling the square footage, patients will enjoy a smooth experience with significantly less wait time, as well as more flexibility in scheduling.” Kleiman says, “We have out-

grown our present facility which was, I thought when we first built, far too big. With our new facility, we can continue to provide advances in technology along with the ambience that patients deserve.”

PICTURED: David A. Kleiman, M.D.; Anthony W. Evangelista, M.D. (not pictured) Jimmy Tran, O.D.; Nhi Pham, O.D.; Yuri Ronin, O.D.; Farshid Ighani, M.D.; Aaron G. Amacher, M.D.

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Ophthalmology Associates

SPECIALTIES: Cataract Surgery, LASIK, Macular Degeneration Treatment, Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment, Glaucoma Consultation and Surgery, Blepharoplasty and Eyelid Surgery, Botox Injections for Medical and Cosmetic Purposes, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Adult Strabismus, Neuro-ophthalmology. PATIENT CARE: For more than 45 years, Ophthalmology Associates has been trusted and dedicated to providing the highest level of professional skill and technological advances in eye care to the residents of Fort Worth and surrounding communities. We take tremendous pride in providing the very best care to our patients. We appreciate that our patients place their most valuable asset — their eyesight — in our hands. INNOVATIONS: The best patient outcomes result from care delivered by highly qualified and experienced doctors, assisted by a certified staff and supported by the latest technical equipment. LOCATIONS: Ophthalmology Associates includes the main office in

Fort

and

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Worth

satellite locations in Cityview, Hurst, Granbury and Weatherford. We proudly employ more than 100 people. ADVICE: It’s a beautiful world. See it well! PICTURED: (seated, left to right) Daniel Bruhl, M.D.; Ted Margo, M.D.; Robert Warren, M.D.; Cary Burton, M.D. (standing, left to right) Sean Healey, O.D.; Unni Nair, M.D.; Adam Hajovsky, M.D.; Judy Myers, O.D.; Sam Abdul-Rahim, M.D.; Dwayne Roberts, M.D.; Brian Flowers, M.D.; David Hendricks, M.D. (not pictured) John Parchue, M.D.

Fort Worth, Texas:

Texas Eye and Laser Center

Texas Eye Surgery Center

Brian D. Ranelle, D.O.; Jerry G. Hu, M.D.

WHAT SETS THEM APART: Texas Eye and Laser Center was the FIRST practice in the DFW Metroplex to offer LenSx blade-free laser assisted technology for cataract surgery. AREAS OF SPECIALTY: Texas Eye and Laser Center is at the forefront of the latest technology available and offers a wide array of procedures including Blade-Free Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery, Blade-Free All-Laser LASIK, advanced cataract surgery with ReSTOR, Tecnis Multifocal, Crystalens and Trulign LifeStyle Lens Implants, Visian Phakic ICL, corneal transplants, glaucoma care, and treatment of macular degeneration and

diabetic eye disease. EDUCATION: Dr. Brian D. Ranelle – University of Texas, Austin; Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences Medical School; Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Jerry G. Hu- B.S., Davidson College; M.D., Duke University School of Medicine; Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology. INNOVATIONS: Texas Eye and Laser Center was the FIRST practice in the DFW Metroplex to offer Blade-Free Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery using LenSx® Technology. This revolutionary breakthrough makes cataract surgery more precise, more predictable and better than ever before. Ranelle

and Hu also specialize in state-of-the-art LifeStyle Lens implants that can allow patients to see clearly at all distances with little or no dependency on glasses after cataract surgery. They offer a complete range of refractive surgeries including the All-Laser LASIK, Epi-LASIK, PRK, Visian Phakic ICL and ReSTOR, Tecnis Multifocal, Trulign and Crystalens LifeStyle Implants, and no-stitch, drop-only anesthesia cataract surgeries in their brand new state-of-the art surgery center providing patients with the most advanced eye surgery available in the Fort Worth area. The Texas Eye Surgery Center features comprehensive ophthalmic sur-

gical services including two surgical suites, pre-surgical testing, support and recovery rooms and a LASIK Laser Vision Correction Laser Suite. NOT PICTURED: Stacey L. Webb, O.D.; Keith Head, O.D.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

1872 Norwood Drive • Hurst, Texas 76054 3405 Locke Ave. • Fort Worth, Texas 76107

817.540.6060 • Fax 817.571.9301 texaseyelaser.com

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Sina Aboutalebi, M.D.

Northstar Dermatology

SPECIALTY: Dermatology. EDUCATION: B.S. in Biology at University of Dallas, graduated Cum Laude 1998; M.D. at Texas Tech School of Medicine, 2005; Residency in Dermatology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences, 2009; Board certified in Dermatology. AWARDS/HONORS: Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society; Resident Research Award at TTUHSC-Dermatology for two consecutive years; Patient’s Choice Award by MDx Medical 2011 and 2012. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: I have had the opportunity to work closely with the community as a high school biology teacher and volleyball coach before pursuit of a career in medicine. My most recent accomplishment has been the start and growth of Northstar Dermatology over the past two years. INNOVATIONS: At Northstar Dermatology we focus on medical dermatology and pride ourselves in working closely with our patients to customize a treatment

plan that’s right for them. We perform full-body exams and focus on the treatment and prevention of skin cancers. We also provide upto-date and recent treatment options for a variety of skin conditions. In order to better accommodate our patients, we also offer Saturday clinics. ADVICE: Always use a moisturizer or sunscreen with UVB and UVA protection. Keep an eye on your skin because it’s the only organ where you can visibly see any changes before they progress or become dangerous. PICTURED: Sina Aboutalebi, M.D.; Josephine Karl, PA-C.

CONTACT INFORMATION: northstardermatology.com

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Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates

Swapnil Vaidya, M.D., Ph.D.

SPECIALTY: Allergy, asthma and immunology for adult and pediatric patients. We treat seasonal allergies (hay fever), asthma, eczema/ skin allergies, food allergies, medication allergies, insect sting allergies and primary immune deficiency disorders. We offer allergy testing, food allergy testing, insect venom testing, allergy shots, allergy drops and lung function testing. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Allergy/ Immunology fellowship, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston; Internal Medicine residency, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Ph.D. (Immunology), University of North Texas Health Science Center; board certified in Allergy/Immunology and Internal Medicine.

AWARDS/HONORS: Kaiser Awards for Excellence in Teaching Nominee UCSF, 2012; Outstanding Graduate Student UNTHSC, 2005.

GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: As a scientist (with a Ph.D. in Immunology), I have published numerous papers in medical journals and

participated in clinical trials testing new treatments for allergic diseases. My more recent accomplishment has been as an entrepreneur, opening a new allergy practice — Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates. INNOVATIONS: At Advanced Allergy, we take pride in keeping up with the latest medical developments in the field and offering the latest treatment options to our patients. FREE ADVICE: When selecting a healthcare provider, consider the doctor’s specialization and experience. During your doctor’s visit, ask questions and make sure you understand your health situation and all available treatment options.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 5320 N. Tarrant Parkway, Ste. 220 • Fort Worth, Texas 76244 817.428.7000 • Fax 817.428.7006 fortworth-allergy.com

Advanced Eyelid Surgery and Laser Center

Mayli Davis, M.D.

SPECIALTY: Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery. EDUCATION: Undergraduate, University of Kansas; M.D., University of Kansas; Ophthalmology Residency, Mayo Clinic; Ophthalmic Plastic Fellowship, UT Southwestern. AWARDS/HONORS: “Top Docs” 2005–2007, 2009 and 2012, Fort Worth, Texas magazine. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Medical Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Texas Medical Association. AFFILIATIONS: Plaza Day Surgery Center, Plaza Medical Center, Grapevine Surgicare, Calloway Creek Surgery Center. INNOVATIONS: Dr. Davis is trained in the Arquederma technique for fillers. This method gives more lift using less filler. She has also added Dermapen to the

treatment regimens available at her office. This is a unique micro needling technique that improves skin texture and fine lines with minimal downtime. It is especially suited for lines on the upper lip. Dr. Davis is also pleased to now offer Voluma, a new filler for the cheeks that lasts two years. Please call the office for details.

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Advanced Spine & Orthopedics

SPECIALTY: Orthopedic spine surgery. EDUCATION: Dr. Kevin James – board certified and fellowship trained in orthopedic spine surgery; medical degree, Baylor College of Medicine (2001); orthopedic surgery residency, Baylor College of Medicine, with additional year of specialized training as a fellow of spine surgery at UT Houston; 10 years’ training, Texas Medical Center. Dr. James is the only surgeon in Southlake to be trained on the use of the Mobi-C artificial disc and now offers cervical disc replacement as an option for properly indicated patients. The Mobi-C is the first and only cervical disc in the U.S. approved to treat more than one level of the cervical spine. Its mobile core technology allows for flexion/extension and lateral bending coupled with translation similar to natural cervical motion. HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: Forest Park Medical Center Southlake, Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine.

FOCUS: Diagnosis and treatment of all general orthopedic problems with a major focus on non-surgical and surgical treatment of disorders involving the spine. This includes minimally invasive spine surgery, artificial disc replacement, spinal trauma, degenerative scoliosis, spinal deformity and arthritic conditions. WHY CHOOSE THEM: In one beautifully appointed, custom-designed space, they offer Southlake-area residents comprehensive patient-centered care for the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic spine disorders.

PICTURED: Dr. Kevin James.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 2813 W. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 100 • Southlake, Texas 76092

817.310.8783 • Fax 817.431.0735 asodocs.com

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Allergy and Asthma Clinic of Fort Worth

James Haden, M.D., P.A.

SPECIALTY: Board certified in allergy and immunology, treating adult and pediatric patients. HONORS: Consistently named a “Top Doc” in Fort Worth, Texas magazine. Dr. Haden also has been frequently quoted in newspapers and has been featured on local and national news discussing the impact and control of allergies. PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY: Tailored, individualized care for allergies, asthma and related conditions. Treatment regimens are customized to the patient’s needs and lifestyle. Few conditions affect quality of life more than allergy-based symptoms, resulting in missed days of school and work, lost productivity due to distraction and misery, and fatigue due to the impact of allergies on quality of sleep. Allergies can impact almost every facet of a person’s life. Our practice empowers patients to take control of their symptoms. SPECIAL INTERESTS/INNOVATIONS:

RUSH immunotherapy. RUSH is a “jump start” to the allergy shot process that provides relief months faster than traditional allergy shots. CONDITIONS TREATED: Allergies (nasal and eye), asthma, food allergy, recurrent infections, sinusitis, headache, medication allergy, hives, chronic cough and many others. If you (or your child) have allergy symptoms, get evaluated and get help. You’ll be surprised what a difference it can make in your life.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

James Haden, M.D., P.A. 1000 College Ave. • Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817.336.8855 • 817.336.4228 fax allergyfortworth.com

James Anderson, M.D.

SPECIALTY: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy. EDUCATION: Undergraduate – Wesleyan University, B.A.; Medical School – Vanderbilt University, M.D.; Board Certified Vascular Surgery and Board Certified Thoracic Surgery.

HONORS: Director of Thoracic Surgery at JPS Health Network.

MEMBERSHIPS: Tarrant County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association, Society of Vascular Surgery, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons. AFFILIATIONS: North Hills Hospital, Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth, JPS Health Network. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Having a direct and positive influence on the lives of patients and families on a daily basis. INNOVATIONS: Endovascular thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, mitral valve repair, aortic root replacement

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and minimally invasive lung lobectomy. BEDSIDE MANNER: We spend as much time as required to educate the patient and family regarding the problems at hand and the surgical options available. These discussions take time and should never be rushed. FREE ADVICE: Ask questions and make sure your physician gives you the answers you need to make informed medical decisions.

PICTURED: James Anderson, M.D., with wife Maria and daughters Isabella and Vanessa. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Arlington Cosmetic Surgery Center

David L. Rasmussen, M.D., P.A.

SPECIALTY: Dr. Rasmussen has provided cosmetic surgery to satisfied patients throughout the Metroplex for more than 20 years. PROCEDURES: Breast enlargement, uplift and reduction; face and neck lift; eyelid and brow lift; nasal reshaping; tummy tuck; liposuction; and mommy makeover. COSMETIC SERVICES: Botox and an extensive variety of the latest facial fillers injected with precision; broad range of medical grade skin care products and medical peels to rejuvenate skin. CERTIFICATION: American Board of Plastic Surgery. MEMBERSHIPS: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and American Society of Plastic Surgeons. PATIENT CARE: Rasmussen listens carefully and understands his patients’ desires allowing him to develop a plan that is safe and meets their expectations. INNOVATIONS: Fully accredited, private in-office

surgery center with the latest techniques and procedures to safely enhance the appearance of his patients allowing them to rapidly return to work. TRUSTWORTHY: Rasmussen achieves cosmetic surgery and non-surgical treatment results that can be astounding. “My staff and I sincerely enjoy educating patients about procedures because the results can make a real difference in their lives. At the end of the day, it is great to recall the smiles.”

GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: “The repeated trust my patients put in my hands when we plan and then achieve the transformation that they dreamed about.”

CONTACT INFORMATION:

1017 W. Randol Mill Road • Arlington, Texas 76012 817.469.1163 • arlingtoncosmeticsurgery.com

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Arlington Orthopedic Associates, P.A.

Jeff Carter, D.O.

Danny W. Nicholls, D.O., Col., USAF (Ret.), MC, FS

SPECIALTY: Orthopedic Surgery. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. Carter – University of Missouri-Rolla; Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine; Residency, Brentwood Hospital; Board Certified, American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Nicholls – Central Washington University; Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine; Residency, Dallas/Fort Worth Medical Center; Board Certified, American Osteopathic Board of Osteopathic Surgery. MEMBERSHIPS: Carter – American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, American Osteopathic Association, Tarrant County Medical Society. Nicholls – American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons, Texas Orthopedic Association, Tarrant County Medical Society. AFFILIATIONS: Carter – Baylor Orthopedic and Spine Hospital at Arlington, Texas Health Resources Arlington Memorial Hospital, Medical Center of Arlington, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center.

Nicholls – Baylor Orthopedic and Spine Hospital at Arlington, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center. BEDSIDE MANNER: Carter – Listening to patients’ concerns and taking time to explain and educate them. Nicholls – Friendly, respectful of patients’ time and wanting patients to make informed decisions. FREE ADVICE: Carter – Make sure your doctor answers all questions and concerns you may have. Make every effort to exhaust all conservative treatments. Nicholls – Exhaust all conservative treatments. The best surgery you’ll ever have is the one you don’t have.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

2801 E. Broad St. • Mansfield, Texas 76063 800 Orthopedic Way • Arlington, Texas 76015 817.375.5200 arlingtonortho.com

Associates of Internal Medicine

CONTACT INFORMATION: associatesofinternalmedicine.com

SPECIALTY: Our board certified internal medicine physicians want to take care of your primary care needs. Our doctors are available for you in the office as well as in hospitals, rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities. HONORS: Fort Worth, Texas magazine “Top Docs,” HealthGrades.com, 5* Doctor, 40 under 40 (Fort Worth Business Press), Patient’s Choice Award-Vitals.com, national society Fellowships. INNOVATIONS: Our patients enjoy instant electronic access to key portions of their medical records through a secure online patient portal and/or mobile app. They can request appointments, refills and referrals and can ask their physicians questions. PATIENT CARE: Our physicians AIM to educate patients; they are an extension of our family and are approached as individuals — treated in a down-to-earth and friendly manner. ADVICE: A healthy diet, regular physical activity, a strong community of friends and family and regular visits to your doctor will help you live a healthy, fulfilling life. PICTURED: (L to R) Morvarid Rezaie, D.O.; Aasia Janjua, M.D.; Niraj Mehta, D.O.; Pavani Bellary, D.O.; Sarah Gardner, D.O.; Stephanie Hiraki, D.O.

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Linda Bernstein, M.D., FACOG Basil Bernstein, M.D.

SPECIALTY: Dr. Basil Bernstein – Family Practice. Dr. Linda Bernstein – Obstetrics and Gynecology. EDUCATION: Basil –M.D., The University of Cape Town; Residency, Tygerberg Hospital. Linda – B.A., Biology and Spanish, minor in Sociology, TCU; M.D., St. George’s University School of Medicine; Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York. AFFILIATIONS: Basil – Plaza Medical Center, Baylor All Saints. Linda – Texas Health Harris Southwest, Baylor All Saints. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Basil – Providing state-of-the-art medical treatment to a large variety of Texans. Linda – Taking care of women of all ages and medical conditions and achieving success with their health and wellness. PATIENT CARE: Basil – Extreme

thoroughness and attentiveness to detail and development of a large network of local and regional specialists to address the majority of issues facing our patients. Linda – My patients are like my family. We have a very strong relationship with them and share in their successes. FREE ADVICE: Basil – Do your homework when selecting the most important caregiver. Linda – Take care of your body, mind and soul; they are some of your most important assets.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 7229 Hawkins View Drive • Fort Worth, Texas 76132 817.377.8820 • Fax 817.377.8450 hercompletehealthcare.com

Nikhil K. Bhayani, M.D.

Infectious Disease Doctors, P.A.

SPECIALTY: Infectious Diseases. EDUCATION: B.S., Biology with minor in Chemistry, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, 1998; M.D., Ross University School of Medicine, New Brunswick, NJ/Commonwealth of Dominica, West Indies Doctor of Medicine, 2003; Residency, Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, 2006; Fellowship, Infectious Diseases, University of Illinois, Chicago, 2008. CERTIFICATIONS: Diplomate in Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2006; Diplomate in Infectious Diseases, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2008. HONORS: Cambridge Who’s Who of Executives, Professionals, & Entrepreneurs, March 2011; Recognition award from Illinois Math and Sciences Academy for mentoring students and developing a Rapid HIV testing protocol at the University of Illinois, Chicago Medical Center Emergency Room. MEMBERSHIPS: Infectious Disease Society of America, American College of Physicians, American Medical Association. AFFILIATIONS: North

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Hills Hospital, Texas Health Resources Arlington Memorial Hospital, Texas Health Resources HEB Hospital, Texas Health Resources Harris Methodist Hospital at Alliance, Medical Center of Arlington, Baylor Grapevine, Methodist Mansfield Hospital. PROFESSIONAL

ACHIEVEMENT: Affiliated with various hospitals in the Mid-Cities area and serving on key committees in the hospitals including Department of Internal Medicine Chair at Texas Health Resources Arlington Memorial Hospital; Featured on multiple local TV stations. BEDSIDE MANNER: We specialize in the latest care in the area of HIV medicine and Immuno-compromised patients (i.e., cancer patients at risk for infections, transplant patients).

CONTACT INFORMATION:

2636 Tibbets Drive • Bedford, Texas 76022

817.858.0065

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G. Blaising, Au.D., ADA, F-AAA

Cityview Audiology & Hearing Aids

SPECIALTY: Audiology and hearing aid prescription and fitting; expert advice in hearing aid product comparisons and technologies. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Doctor of Audiology, A.T. Stills University for Health Sciences; M.S., Communication Disorders, UT Dallas, Callier Center for Communication Disorders; B.A., Austin College; Board Certified, American Board of Audiology. MEMBERSHIPS: Academy of Doctors of Audiology; American Academy of Audiology Fellow; Texas Academy of Audiology; Associate, Christian Medical and Dental Association. AFFILIATIONS: Adjunct Faculty, Callier Center for Communication Disorders and University of North Texas. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: When a patient refers a family member or friend into her care. INNOVATIONS: Bluetoothcompatible hearing aids so small that they go unnoticed. Tinnitus evaluation and proven treatment for those who suffer from ringing,

roaring or other sounds in the ears. PATIENT CARE: Blaising takes the time needed to listen to patients’ concerns and formulates a unique treatment plan for each one. OUTSIDE THE OFFICE: Blaising is involved in her husband’s ministry at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. FREE ADVICE: Get a baseline hearing test, even if your hearing is OK today. Hearing tends to decline as we age. It will be helpful in the future to have a record of your hearing before it changes.

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info@hearing-in-fortworth.com hearing-in-fortworth.com

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Bruce A. Bollinger, M.D.

Custom Joint Center

SPECIALTY: Custom Joint Replacement of the Knee and Hip, General Orthopedics, Surgery for Peripheral Neuropathy and Total Joint Replacements. EDUCATION: Undergraduate and Medical School, St. Louis University; Orthopedic Residency, Washington University/Barnes Hospital. MEMBERSHIPS: American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, Texas Orthopedic Association, Tarrant County Medical Society, Southern Medical Association, Southern Orthopedic Association, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Association of Lower Extremity Peripheral Nerve Surgeons. ACHIEVEMENTS: Bollinger feels his greatest personal achievements are being a husband and father. His greatest professional achievement is becoming Chief of Staff at Baylor Surgical Hospital at Fort Worth. He is also proud to be a nationally recognized expert and instructor of custom total knee and hip replacements. INNOVATIONS: His practice provides custom knee replacements

based on pre-op CT scans of the knee to make patient specific replacements, thereby allowing replacements for younger patients. IN THE COMMUNITY: Bollinger is pleased to support the arts in North Central Texas, in particular, Texas Ballet Theater, which performs at Bass Hall and the AT&T Performing Arts Center Margot & Bill Winspear Opera House in Dallas. FREE ADVICE: “Never be afraid to seek a second opinion.” WHAT SETS HIM APART: The ability to offer customizable total knee and hip replacements in addition to conventional joint replacements, thereby offering patients a greater range of choices in their treatment. CONTACT INFORMATION:

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Angela Bowers, M.D. Southlake Dermatology

SPECIALTY: Dermatology. EDUCATION: Texas A&M, Summa Cum Laude; M.D., U.T. Southwestern Medical Center; Internship, Baylor University Medical Center for Internal Medicine; Residency, U.T. Southwestern Medical Center. AWARDS/HONORS: Texas Monthly Super Doctor; Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Doc; Healthcare Hero; Medical Honor Society-AOA; Chief Resident in Dermatology. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/ AFFILIATIONS: Past president Fort Worth/Dallas Dermatological Society, American Society of Dermatological Surgery, Texas Dermatology Society, American Academy of Dermatology, Christian Medical and Dental Society. AFFILIATION: Baylor Grapevine. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS: Starting Southlake Dermatology in 1999 and being the mother of two sons. HOPES FOR THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE: Keep government and insurance companies out of medical decision making. INNOVATIONS: Coolsculpting™ is our newest medical device that destroys unwanted

abdominal fat and love handles. ONE THING I’D CHANGE ABOUT MEDICINE: Patients would have incentives to make healthy choices and consequences if they don’t. BEDSIDE

MANNER: We offer the latest in dermatological care in a serviceoriented practice. CHARITABLE WORK: Caring for patients in need through Grace Community Medical Clinic and supporting many charitable organizations financially. I also adopted a family at the new Gatehouse community for the homeless to help get them to independent living. OUTSIDE THE OFFICE: I watch or play sports with my sons and am active at Gateway church. FREE ADVICE: Wear sunscreen on a daily basis.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 1170 N. Carroll Ave. • Southlake, Texas 76092 817.251.6500 • Fax 817.442.0550 southlakedermatology.com

CARE Fertility

SPECIALTY: Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility. HONORS: Microsoft Clinic of the Year 2006. AFFILIATIONS: CARE Laboratory and Surgery Center, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital HEB, Texas Health Harris Methodist Alliance, Baylor All Saints Fort Worth, Forest Park Southlake, Centennial Medical Center in Frisco. SERVICES: Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD), Tubal Reversal, Surrogacy, Fertility Preservation, Andrology, Hormone Testing, Hysterosalpingograms (HSG). ACCOMPLISHMENTS: CARE has been a pioneer of assisted reproductive technologies with several “firsts” in North Texas. These include the first successful pregnancy in the region achieved through the application of egg-freezing technology, the first intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) pregnancy and the first pregnancy following pre-implantation

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genetic diagnosis (PGD). At CARE, physicians are not only experts in infertility, but also experienced reproductive surgeons specializing in the treatments of fibroids, endometriosis and tubal surgery. PURPOSE: At CARE, physicians and their experienced staff strive to offer personalized treatment plans and the best possible outcome for each patient.

PICTURED: Kevin J. Doody, M.D.; Anna C. Nackley, M.D.; Kathleen M. Doody, M.D.; Christine W. Mansfield, M.D.; Robin L. Thomas, MD.

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Center for Aesthetic Surgery

Jesse Smith, M.D.; Yadro Ducic, M.D.; Larry Reaves, M.D.

SPECIALTIES: Smith and Ducic – Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery; Skullbase Surgery. Reaves — Plastic Surgery; Breast Surgery; Reconstruction; Augmentation; Reduction; Breast Lift (mastopexy); Body Contouring, which includes abdominoplasty and liposuction.

CERTIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS: Smith and Ducic are Board certified in both Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Reaves — Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons. BEDSIDE MANNER: We really try to treat every patient as an individual, addressing needs differently for everyone. We take the time to explain options and then follow up to ensure patients are comfortable with the decision.

INNOVATIONS: We do a full scope of laser services, injectable materials including: Botox®, Juvederm®, Voluma ® , Radiesse ® ,

Sculptra ® and Restylane ® PHILANTHROPY: Smith – travels with the CRISP Foundation every six months to Nicaragua to help support the children and people of Nicaragua by performing surgeries for congenital anomalies. Reaves — has been caring for patients for more than 20 years and is well known for his humanitarian work. He recently received the 2006 Tarrant County Humanitarian Award. ADVICE: Be a well-educated patient. Use a reliable source and get a second opinion when choosing the surgeon and procedure that you are comfortable with.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Center for Aesthetic Surgery 75 Main St., Ste. 150 • Colleyville, Texas 76034 817.503.2442 • Fax 817.968.2443 • centerforaestheticsurgery.com

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Adil M. Choudhary, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.G., F.A.S.G.E., A.G.A.F., F.R.S.H., F.R.I.P.H. Gastroenterology and Hepatology

EDUCATION: Residency, Internal Medicine, New York University-VA-Bellevue Hospital Center; Fellowship, Gastroenterology, Yale University, Tulane Medical Center, Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, Conn.; Board Certified, Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

HONORS: America’s Top Physician 2007 – Consumer Research Council of America; Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Doc 2010 - 2014; Certificates for outstanding contribution to the field of Gastroenterology and Hepatology from American College of Gastroenterology, 1997, 1999; Awards of Excellence, 2005, 2007; Physician Recognition Awards; Honorary mention in several Who’s Who publications; Served as member on important committees addressing gastrointestinal health care issues in the American College of Gastroenterology and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy; One of the Select Group of Fellows of American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy; Several papers and abstracts published in national and international journals; Several presentations at national and international meetings. MEM-

BERSHIPS: Fellowship status in American College of Physicians, American College of Gastroenterology, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Gastroenterological Association, Royal Society of Medicine, Royal Institute of Public Health, Royal Society for Health. THE PRACTICE: Huguley Center for Digestive and Liver Disorders provides “state-of-the-art care” for all gastrointestinal and liver problems. CHARITABLE WORK: Honorary Ambassador US Fund for UNICEF, Save the Children, Doctors Without Borders. PICTURED: (left to right) Dee Eggins, Anita Ponce MA, Sylvia Castro, Sylvia Ramirez MA, Sherri Trew LVN.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Huguley Center for Digestive and Liver Disorders

11803 S. Freeway, Ste. 115 • Burleson, Texas 76028

817.551.7332 • Fax 817.551.7553

adil.choudhary@ahss.org

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Complete Care Camp Bowie

Dr. Clayton Roberts, Medical Director

SPECIALTY: Emergency medicine. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Undergraduate – Texas Tech University, B.S., animal science; medical school – University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O.; internship – Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, University Medical Center; residency – Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, Department of Family and Community Medicine; board certified – American Board of Family Medicine; certified – Advanced Trauma and Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Pediatric Life Support; COLA Lab Director Moderate Complex Lab.

AWARDS/HONORS: Texas Tech Health Sciences Center Resident of the Year, 2008; University of North Texas Health Science Center Student of the Year in Family Medicine, 2005.

MEMBERSHIPS: Texas Medical Association, American Academy of Family Medicine. AFFILIATIONS: We have a formal

transfer agreement with Plaza Medical Center. We are also able to partner with your personal physician or hospital of choice for transfer of care should your emergency require it. INNOVATIONS: 24-hour CT scan, pharmacy, lab, X-ray, ultrasound, and equipment essential to emergency care and stabilization. WHAT’S UNIQUE: Our ability to see you immediately on arrival. Empathy is our other quality where we excel. All of our physicians and staff must be empathetic and care about people in order to partner with us.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

6006 Camp Bowie Blvd. • Fort Worth, Texas 76116 817.984.1026 • Fax 817.984.1205 clayton.roberts@completeemergencycare.com information.campbowie@completeemergencycare.com completeemergencycare.com/fort-worth

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Cornea Associates of Texas

SPECIALTY: Cornea Associates of Texas is comprised of committed, skilled and experienced ophthalmologists who are recognized authorities on IntraLASIK, premium lens cataract surgery and comprehensive corneal care. AWARDS/HONORS: Fort Worth, Texas magazine Best Doctors; Texas Monthly Super Doctors 2009-2013; D Magazine Best Doctors 2001-2013; Best Doctors in America 2001-2013. AFFILIATIONS: Texas Health Resources/Presbyterian. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Recognized locally, nationally and internationally for expertise in corneal and refractive care. INNOVATIONS: Dedicated to achieving exceptional results and providing a first-rate customer experience, the team focuses on the latest technological and surgical developments. PATIENT

CARE: The physicians and staff at Cornea Associates of Texas are committed to providing patients with individualized attention, instilling a sense of confidence and comfort while delivering the highest quality, most advanced eye care. PICTURED: (from left to right) Gregory Nettune, M.D.; C. Bradley Bowman, M.D.; Tyrone McCall, M.D.

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The Magnolia Medical Building 900 W. Magnolia Ave., Ste. 203 • Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817.850.9282 • Fax 817.850.9218 corneatexas.com info@corneatexas.com

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Ricardo Cristobal, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S

Texas Ear Clinic

SPECIALTY: Otology and Neurotology. Skull Base Surgery. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. EDUCATION: M.D., University of Navarra School of Medicine, Spain; Ph.D., Neurobiology, UCLA School of Medicine; General Surgery Internship, UCLA Department of Surgery; Residency in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences; Fellowship in Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine; Certification in Stereotactic Radiosurgery-Gamma Knife, University of Pittsburgh; Board Certification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Board Certification in Neurotology.

AFFILIATIONS: Cook Children’s, Baylor All Saints Medical Center, Harris Methodist Medical Center, Baylor Outpatient Surgical Center, Plaza Medical Center, Plaza Day Surgery, John Peter Smith Hospital, Baylor University Medical Center. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Founded a comprehensive, highly specialized ear center with additional expertise in managing tumors of the lateral skull base

(acoustic neuroma, glomus tumors, etc.) while focusing on preservation of brain and nerve function. INNOVATIONS: Fully implantable hearing aids (Envoy Esteem), cochlear implantation, bone conduction hearing aids, endoscopic middle ear surgery and tinnitus management. Advanced audiological and vestibular (balance) and facial nerve electrophysiological testing and disease management. State-of-the-art hearing aid fitting. BEDSIDE MANNER: I enjoy spending time with patients and learning about their goals and needs. I provide detailed patient education about their disease process and management options so that they can participate in their care decisions. PICTURED: Ricardo Cristobal, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S

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DFW Center for Spinal Disorders

Jason C. Tinley, M.D.

Neil D. Shah, M.D.

Rodger D. Reid, R.N., F.N.P., P.A.-C

FOCUS: Cervical and Lumbar Spine Surgery. EDUCATION:

Tinley – M.D., Medical College of Georgia; Fellowship, HH Bohlman Spinal Surgery Fellowship, Cleveland, Ohio. Shah – M.D., Texas A&M College of Medicine, College Station, Texas; Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Fellowship, Stanford University PROFESSIONAL

MEMBERSHIPS: Tinley – Cervical Spine Research Society, North American Spine Society, Tarrant County Medical Society, Texas Orthopedic Association, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Shah – North American Spine Society, International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association.

INNOVATIONS: Performing minimally invasive spine surgery whenever possible with a focus on the least amount of post-operative pain and soft tissue damage with all efforts concentrating on minimizing risk and the need for further procedures. CHARITABLE WORK:

Medical missions in Central and South America. FREE ADVICE: The highest rates of back and neck pain, with or without neurological problems in the extremities, are in smokers and obese individuals. Minimize your risk factors with a proper diet and exercise and avoidance of nicotine. PATIENT CARE: Only approximately 10 percent of our patients end up requiring surgery. We manage spine problems by pinpointing the culprit and using a multidisciplinary approach to improvement.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

4441 Bryant Irvin Road N. • Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817.916.4685 • Fax 817.769.3718 southwestspine@gmail.com southwestspinesurgery.com Offices in Fort Worth, Burleson, Weatherford and Las Colinas

Ravi Gada, M.D.

DFW Fertility Associates

SPECIALTY: Reproductive endocrinology and infertility. EDUCATION: Undergrad: University of Texas at Austin – biochemistry; medical school – Texas Tech University; residency and fellowship: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. AWARDS/HONORS: Patient’s Choice Award, Vitals Most Compassionate Doctor, Fort Worth, Texas

“Top Doc,” Institute of Excellence – Aetna and BCBS, Center of Excellence – United and Cigna. MEMBERSHIPS: American Society of Reproductive Medicine, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Medical Associates, Texas Medical Associates. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Helping thousands of couples achieve their goals of conceiving a child and starting a family. INNOVATIONS: DFW Fertility Associates is a state-of-the-art fertility center with some of the highest pregnancy rates in the country. BEDSIDE MANNER: All of our patients

get as much time as needed with the physicians to understand their options regarding fertility treatments. We give each couple an individualized treatment plan that is specific to their situation. FREE ADVICE: Seek care from a fertility physician sooner than later. Just because you meet with a fertility physician does not mean you have to start treatments right away, but at least gather all the correct information to make an informed decision on how you would like to proceed. Also, know that you are not alone: One in eight couples struggles with infertility.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 910 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 175 • Southlake, Texas 76092 817.442.5510 • Fax 817.442.8855 dallasfertility.com

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Diabetes and Thyroid Center of Fort Worth, PLLC

SPECIALTY/CERTIFICATIONS: Board certified by The American Board of Internal Medicine in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. Fellows of the American College of Endocrinology. Bajaj, Lackan, and Tan are Endocrine Certified Neck Ultrasonographers. OUR PRACTICE: Providing the highest quality endocrine care to the Fort Worth area since 2007, DTC continues its growth this year by welcoming Dr. Christopher Hudak to its staff. DTC is also excited to announce its new clinic location in Colleyville which opened in January 2014 staffed by Dr. Bajaj. DTC is currently participating in clinical research in collaboration with other medical facilities to help develop significant advancements in diabetology. SERVICE: Our clinic specializes in all areas of Endocrinology with a treatment philosophy built around a team approach to help manage and prevent the devastating complications of diseases like diabetes, osteoporosis and thyroid cancer. State of the art and personalized care includes onsite ultrasounds and bone density screenings, guided needle biopsies, radioactive iodine treatments, and personalized diet and metabolism support services through Doctor’s Orders. Our providers strive to provide compassionate patient care with the most medically advanced treatments available. PICTURED: Jennifer Crumm, PA; Anjanette Tan, M.D.; Darren Lackan, M.D.; Chris Hudak, M.D.; Chris Bajaj, D.O.; Laura Sapaugh, PA; Jenna Brewer, PA.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 7801 Oakmont Blvd., Ste. 101 • Fort Worth, Texas 76132 817.263.0007 • Fax 817.263.1118 dtc-fw.com

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8th Avenue OB/GYN

SPECIALITY: OB/GYN. EDUCATION: Bradford – SMU, Texas Tech University. Robbins – UT Arlington, UT Medical School Houston. Wiley – UT San Antonio, UNTHSC. Hardt – Old Dominion University, UTMB Galveston. AWARDS/HONORS: All doctors voted “Top Doc” by Fort Worth, Texas magazine; Patient Choice Award; Voted “Top Docs” by Texas Monthly, Compassionate Doctor Award. HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: Texas Health Harris Methodist, Baylor Andrews Women’s. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Patients continue to refer family and friends. We understand women’s needs since we are all working mothers dedicated to our families and our patients. PRACTICE INNOVATIONS: In-office permanent sterilization such as Essure. We also offer endometrial ablations, 3-D sonogram, and individual birthing options.

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES: We are an all-female call group offering two hospital choices. Our goal is to become your healthcare partner for a lifetime. We can help you make the best decisions about contraception, fertility, pregnancy, menopause and gynecological care. FREE ADVICE: Actively participate in your healthcare and seek a physician who is interested in you as an individual. PICTURED: Ruth Wiley, D.O.; Laura Bradford, M.D.; Pattyann Hardt, M.D.; Cindy Robbins, M.D.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 1425 8th Ave. • Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817.926.4118 obgynson8th.com

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Richard T. Ethridge, M.D., Ph.D.

SPECIALTY: Board Certified in Plastic and reconstructive surgery, with a focus on cosmetic procedures of the breast, body and face.

EDUCATION: B.A., Biochemistry, U.T., Austin; M.S. and Ph.D., Human Biological Chemistry and Genetics, U.T. Medical Branch, Galveston; M.D., U.T. Medical Branch, Galveston. COMMUNITY

INVOLVEMENT: Tarrant County Medical Society member. Host of “Botox® for Breast Cancer,” an annual breast cancer fundraising event. Proceeds support the Breast Cancer 3-Day, which benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT:

Providing each patient caring, personal attention. INNOVATIONS: We’re dedicated to staying on top of the latest technology. Ethridge Plastic Surgery is the first practice in Smart Lipo, which is an in-office liposuction procedure. BEDSIDE MANNER: We provide per-

sonalized, exceptional care. Not only do I work closely with patients to achieve their goals, I also perform each and every procedure – from major surgeries to minor procedures such as fillers and Botox® injections.

AFFILIATIONS: Harris Methodist Hospital, Baylor All-Saints Hospital, Cook Children’s Medical Center, Fort Worth Surgery Center, Baylor Surgical Hospital. FREE ADVICE: Before undergoing any surgical procedure, visit with several surgeons and find the one with whom you are most comfortable, someone who truly listens and understands your goals.

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drethridge.com

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Executive Medicine of Texas

SPECIALTY: Preventative and proactive health, including executive physicals, concierge medicine and bio-identical hormone replacement therapy; board certified in family practice. EDUCATION: Dr. Mark Anderson, undergraduate at A&M, medical school at UT Medical Branch at Galveston. Dr. Walter Gaman completed his education in Canada. AWARDS/HONORS: Both have been named “Health Care Heroes” by Fort Worth Business Press, “Best Doctors in Texas” by Newsweek MEMBERSHIPS: American Academy of Family Physicians (fellow, Dr. Gaman; diplomat, Dr. Anderson).

AFFILIATIONS: Baylor Medical Center Grapevine, Baylor Medical Center Irving, Texas Health Harris Methodist Southlake. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Helping people live longer, healthier lives. We are also proud of our numerous books and other publications, as well as our nationally syndicated “Staying Young”

radio show. INNOVATIONS: Concierge medicine, executive physicals, bio-identical hormone replacement (BioTe Pellets). UNIQUE APPROACH: The time we take with patients. They are not 10-minute in-and-out visits. We actually sit down with our patients, get to know them and their needs and devise a plan that is tailored for them as individuals. FREE ADVICE: It’s not so much about your genetics. The real key to good health is what you do each day to stay young and healthy. Know your health status and have a plan. PICTURED: J. Mark Anderson, M.D.; Walter Gaman, M.D.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 1545 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 110 • Southlake, Texas 76092 817.552.4300 • Fax 817.552.4301 emtexas.com

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Facial & Oral Surgery Associates

SPECIALTY: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. WHY CHOOSE US: Our mission is to provide personalized excellent state-of-the-art care of the facial and oral regions. We provide services for impacted teeth, dental implants, jaw deformities, facial cosmetic surgery, facial trauma repair, cleft lip and palate, sleep apnea, head and neck cancer, facial/jaw reconstruction and TMJ repair. All of our surgeons completed their surgical training at Parkland Memorial Hospital and are active in resident education at JPS Hospital in addition to their private practice. AFFILIATIONS: We are on staff at Baylor All Saints Hospital, Baylor Surgical Hospital at Fort Worth, Cook Children’s Medical Center, JPS Hospital and Weatherford Regional Hospital. ADVICE: The Internet is a helpful source of information but not entirely accurate. Use this informa-

tion to engage your doctor to help you understand your health condition or problem. PICTURED: John Stella, D.D.S.; Michael Warner, D.D.S., Ph.D.; Herman Kao, D.D.S., M.D.; Fayette Williams, D.D.S., M.D.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

1001 W. Mitchell St. • Arlington, Texas 76013

817.275.9200 • Fax 817.275.9205

1625 St. Louis Ave. • Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817.927.1325 • Fax 817.927.1497

910 Foster Lane • Weatherford, Texas 76086

817.341.3800 • Fax 817.599.9246 facialoralsurg.com

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John L. Fewins, M.D., F.A.C.S.

SPECIALTY: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat). EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: B.A. biology, University of Pennsylvania; medical school, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine; residency, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; board certification, American Board of Otolaryngology.

MEMBERSHIPS: American Academy of Otolaryngology –Head and Neck Surgery, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, Texas Medical Association, Texas Association of Otolaryngology, Tarrant County Medical Society.

AFFILIATIONS: Baylor All Saints Fort Worth, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, Cook Children’s Medical Center, USMD Hospital Fort Worth. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Earning the trust of many thousands of individuals and families that have visited my office over the past decade. INNOVATIONS: I employ all relevant

state-of-the-art techniques in ENT. This includes the latest officebased procedures for treating sinus disorders, snoring, sleep apnea and allergy, such as balloon sinus dilation, Pillar Procedure, Coblation and sublingual immunotherapy. BEDSIDE MANNER: I am very honest and straightforward with all of my patients. More importantly, I treat each patient as if they were a member of my own family, recommending only what I would do for my wife, children, parents or myself.

PICTURED: John Fewins, M.D., F.A.C.S.; Ginger Fewins, Collin Fewins, Sydney Fewins, Trixie.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

800 8th Ave., Ste. 626 • Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817.335.0368 • Fax 817.335.5766 FortWorthENT.com • ENTvisit.com

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Fort Worth Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates

Paul R. Senter, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Jason W. Allen, M.D.

Texas Health Care PLLC

SPECIALTY: Colon and Rectal Surgery. EDUCATION: Senter –B.S., University of Dallas; M.D., The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; Residency in General Surgery and Residency in Colon and Rectal Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas; Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Allen - B.S., Davidson College; M.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical School; General Surgery Residency, Baylor University Medical Center; Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship, Cook County Colon and Rectal Surgery Residency Training Program; Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. AFFILIATIONS: THR Harris Methodist Fort Worth, Baylor All Saints Medical Center, Baylor Surgicare at Oakmont, Southwest Fort Worth Endoscopy Center, John Peter Smith Hospital. INNOVATIONS: Minimally inva-

sive laparoscopic and robotic surgery to lessen post-operative pain and shorten hospital stays. Screening and diagnostic colonoscopy at an efficient and convenient outpatient endoscopy center. Novel Interstim® therapy for the treatment of bowel continence issues. PATIENT CARE: We spend time getting to know our patients. We are committed to our patients’ care. FREE ADVICE: Follow your doctor’s health maintenance recommendations including screening colonoscopy for colon polyps and cancer. PICTURED: Paul R. Senter, M.D.; Jason W. Allen, M.D.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 1325 Pennsylvania Ave., Ste. 400 • Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817.250.5900 • Fax 817.250.5901 fwcrs.com

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Fort Worth Ear Nose and Throat

J. Roy Lowry D.O.

John Brad McIntyre M.D.

Jeremy P. Watkins M.D.

Kirb Barron, P.A.

SPECIALITY: Otolaryngology. EDUCATION: Lowry – D.O., University of North Texas Health Science Center/Texas College Osteopathic Medicine; Residency, Oklahoma Osteopathic Hospital; Fellowship, Pediatric Otolaryngology, LeBonheur Children’s Medical. Watkins – Louisiana State University of Medicine; Residency, University of Tennessee. McIntyre – University of Oklahoma Health Science Center; Residency, University of Texas Southwestern Dallas. Barron – PhD at UTHSC at San Antonio, P.A. at University of Ok HSC. AFFILIATIONS: Baylor All Saints, Plaza Medical, Cooks Children’s, USMD Fort Worth. MEMBERSHIPS: Texas Medical Association, American Academy of Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology. GREATEST INNOVATIONS: In office Balloon Sinuplasty, minimally invasive sinus surgery, minimally invasive thyroid

surgery, comprehensive allergy management (medications, allergy shots and drops), state-of-the-art hearing aids. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: To maintain devoted relationships between physicians and staff as well as their patients. BEDSIDE MANNER: We strive to care for each patient from a multidisciplinary perspective and treat each patient as if they are our own family. COMMUNITY

INVOLVEMENT: Board member of Tarrant County Hospital District and Board member of Texas Wesleyan.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 1250 8th Ave., Ste. 135 • Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817.332.8848 • Fax 817.335.2670 fortworthent.net

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Fort Worth Eye Associates

H. William Ranelle, D.O.

Ann Ranelle, D.O.

Shanna Brown, M.D.

Kacy Pate, O.D.

HISTORY: Fort Worth Eye Associates was founded in 1973. We are continuing our mission of providing the highest standards of medical and surgical eye care through innovative technology and advanced surgical techniques. EXPERIENCE: Dr. H. William Ranelle is a board certified diplomat of the American Board of Eye Surgery, specializing in cataract removal and lens implant surgery. He was the first physician in Fort Worth to perform the modern cataract removal and lens implant, which has become the standard of cataract care. Dr. Ann Ranelle is a board certified comprehensive ophthalmologist, fellowship trained in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. She is a member of the American Board of Ophthalmology as well as the Academy of Pedi-

atric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. Dr. Shanna Brown is the newest member of Fort Worth Eye. She is a board certified comprehensive ophthalmologist specializing in LASIK and cataract surgery. She is also a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Kacy Pate is a licensed therapeutic optometrist, specializing in pediatrics, glaucoma and contact lens fitting.

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Fort Worth Hand Center Texas Health Care, PLLC

SPECIALTY: Orthopedic Hand Surgery, Board Certified. PHILOSOPHY: From the fingertips to the elbow, Fort Worth Hand Center physicians treat everything from sports injuries and joint replacement to chronic conditions, age-related complications and trauma. Our patient-centered approach helps you find the treatment that works for your needs, goals and lifestyle. We bring state-of-the-art techniques, proven procedures and multi-expert diagnoses to all the most challenging conditions. Whether you play professionally or play hard on the weekends, sports injuries present unique challenges and recovery objectives. Our experts bring advanced sports medicine to the diagnosis and treatment of sports related injuries. INNOVATIONS: We offer minimally invasive and arthroscopic techniques, which may provide less postoperative pain and allow earlier return to normal activity. ADVICE: Do not simply accept pain and/or disability as a consequence of aging. Always research your surgeon before considering any surgeon.

EDUCATION: Residency – All three physicians completed the John Peter Smith Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program. Hand & Upper Extremity Fellowships – Drs. Wroten and Reardon, Thomas Jefferson University, The Philadelphia Hand Center – Dr. Lesley, Brown University, Providence Rhode Island. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Tarrant County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, Baylor Quality Alliance. PICTURED: Nathan Lesley, M.D.; Eric Wroten, M.D.; Ryan Reardon, M.D.

CONTACT INFORMATION: fortworthhandcenter.com

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Fort Worth Medical Specialists

SPECIALTY: Internal medicine. EDUCATION: Phillips – Texas

Wesleyan University; medical school, UT Southwestern; residency – St Louis University. Phuah – UT Austin; medical school, Kansas University of Medicine and Biosciences; residency – Plaza Medical Center. Voth – TCU; PA, University of North Texas. MEMBERSHIPS: Tarrant County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association. Dr. Phillips has been an active member of the American Heart Association and the National Lipid Association for many years. AFFILIATIONS: THR Harris Fort Worth; HCA Plaza Medical Center. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: We pride ourselves on being an independent, traditional internal medicine practice, offering extensive outpatient care as well as following and managing our patients when they require hospitalization. We strive to provide dependable and compassionate

care. INNOVATIONS: We offer a concierge component — Phillips

Total Health — to our practice for individuals who prefer an enhanced level of service (817.851.4143). BEDSIDE MANNER: As an independent practice, we have more flexibility in managing our practice to provide more personalized service to our patients. FREE ADVICE: Preventing disease with a healthy lifestyle — diet, exercise and regular checkups — is the key to a long and productive life. PICTURED: Lacy Voth, Gregory Phillips, Elaine Phuah.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 724 Pennsylvania Ave. • Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817.336.1200 • Fax: 817.338.4707 fwmedicalspecialists.com

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Jonathan Heistein, M.D.

Vishnu Rumalla, M.D.

SPECIALTY: Both Drs. Heistein and Rumalla specialize in plastic and reconstructive surgery, including breast augmentation, breast lift, liposuction, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, facelift, eyelid lift and more. CERTIFICATION: Both Heistein and Rumalla are certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery. OUR FACILITY: The Southlake Surgery Center is a state-of-the-art, AAASF-certified ambulatory surgery center designed to cater to the needs, desires and privacy of our patients. Our intimate surgery center is staffed by registered nurses and board certified anesthesiologists for your safety.

INNOVATIONS: We are proud to offer the SmartLipo ® Triplex™ and Cellulaze ® technology for advanced liposuction and cellulite reduction. The SmartLipo ® Triplex™ uses three targeted lasers to reduce fat AND tighten the skin. It can be used in any area of the

body including the abdomen, flanks, back rolls, buttocks, thighs, arms and neck. Spring is the perfect time to have your makeover, so you will be ready for summer!

CONTACT INFORMATION: Southlake Surgery Center

Fort Worth and Southlake offices drheistein.com

Fort Worth and Keller offices tarrantplasticsurgery.com

The Hopper Group

SPECIALTY: Psychiatry. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Baylor University – Bachelor of Science, premedical studies; University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston – medical doctor degree; UT Southwestern Medical School – psychiatric residency; UT Southwestern Medical School, MBA; diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. AWARDS/HONORS: Phi Beta Kappa; Beta Gamma Sigma; NAMI Leadership Alliance; Fort Worth, Texas magazine “Top Docs,” 2012 and 2013; NAMI Exemplary Psychiatrist Award. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: APA, AMA, TMA, ATA, NAMCP, ASCP, ACPE, ANPA. HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: Carrollton Springs, Mesa Springs, LifeCare. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Dr. Ken Hopper was honored to speak at the Royal Society in London on the INNOVATIONS: We have

developed psychiatric service integration with a primary care group to impact more patients who are in need of behavioral health services. We have also launched telemedicine as an outreach tool. BEDSIDE MANNER: Direct communication style emphasizing wellness and behavior change as complements to biomedical interventions. FREE ADVICE: Know that you personally hold the key to emotional suc-

in your journey toward health. PICTURED: Ken Hopper, M.D., MBA; Jamie Steinert, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC; Kim Mercer, DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC.

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Huguley Medical Associates

SPECIALTY: Huguley Medical Associates has one objective: to build healthier communities. To accomplish this, we’ve assembled a team of 22 physicians focusing on primary care, OB/GYN, rheumatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, general surgery and inpatient care.

PATIENT CARE: Our patients receive excellent medical care, delivered with respect and compassion in convenient locations. We operate primary care clinics in Alvarado, Burleson, Crowley, Grandview and on the Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South campus.

INNOVATIONS: Huguley Medical Associates is committed to helping physicians optimize their performance and office practice. Our innovative concept of partnering with the physician maximizes patient care and practice profitability. Huguley Medical Associates has created

a practice management model that allows the physician as much or as little involvement in the administrative activity as desired. PICTURED: Congratulations to our Top Docs! Adil Choudhary, M.D., gastroenterology, 817.551.7332; Sonia Bajaj, M.D., rheumatology, 817.293.9631; Daniel Chadwick, M.D., family medicine, 817.568.2023; Imran Patel, M.D., endocrinology, 817.568.1818.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 11838 Medpark Drive Burleson, Texas 76028

817.568.5459

huguleymedicalassociates.com

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James L. West Alzheimer Center

SPECIALTY: Compassionate and life-enhancing care for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia disorders. Dr. Janice Knebl is the Center’s medical director. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Janice A. Knebl, D.O., MBA, FACP – B.S., biology, St. Joseph’s University; D.O., Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine; internal medicine residency, Geisinger Medical Center; two-year geriatrics fellowship, Philadelphia Geriatrics Center; board certified in internal medicine with certificate of added qualifications (CAQ) in geriatrics; MBA, TCU; CAQ in palliative medicine and hospice, American Board of Internal Medicine. Sarah Ross, M.S., D.O. – B.S., chemistry, minor in music, Brigham Young University; M.S., clinical research, University of North Texas Health Science Center; board certified in family medicine with a CAQ in geriatrics and palliative care; D.O., University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic

Medicine; family medicine residency, John Peter Smith Hospital; geriatrics fellowship, John Peter Smith Hospital. Barbara L. Harty, R.N., MSN, GNP – B.S., nursing, UTA; gerontological fellowship, UTA; M.S., GNP, UTA. INNOVATIONS: The West Center offers comprehensive care and services to families battling Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia disorders. It offers free dementia care training for family caregivers and clinical rotation programs for medical professionals. PICTURED: Sarah Ross, M.S., D.O.; Janice A. Knebl, D.O., MBA, FACP; Barbara L. Harty, R.N., MSN, GNP.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 1111 Summit Ave. • Fort Worth, Texas 76102 817.877.1199 • Fax 817.877.1414 jameslwest.org

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Johnna Jones, D.O., F.A.C.O.S.

Northwest Surgeons

SPECIALTY: Vascular and General Surgery. EDUCATION: B.S., Biology, Oklahoma Panhandle State University; D.O., Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine; General Surgery Residency, University of Texas Health Science Center; General Vascular Surgery Fellowship, UNT Health Science Center. MEMBERSHIPS: ACOS, AOA, NTSP. AFFILIATIONS: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth, Credentials Committee at Plaza, Surgery Quality Review Committee at Plaza. INNOVATIONS: Endovascular procedures

including arterial and venous interventions and various office varicose vein treatments. BEDSIDE MANNER: Compassionate. PICTURED: Johnna Jones, D.O. FACOS.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 508 S. Adams St., Ste. 100 Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817.237.6311 • Fax 817.238.6830 healthfirsttexas.com

Patrick Keehan, D.O., F.A.O.C.D.

Tonya Khan, M.P.H., P.A.-C

SPECIALTY: Dermatology, dermatological surgery and cosmetic dermatology. EDUCATION: B.S., mechanical engineering – Texas A&M University; MBA – Dallas Baptist University; D.O. – University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: American Academy of Dermatology, American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, American Osteopathic Association, Dallas-Fort Worth Dermatological Society. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Many of our patients have referred their family and friends to our practice. This is the greatest compliment a doctor can receive. INNOVATIONS: We are one of the few practices in the Metroplex that offer the Xtrac ® laser for the treatment of psoriasis and vitiligo. We also offer a full line of cosmetic services including Botox®, Dysport®, Xeomin®, Restylane®,

Perlane ® , Belotero ® , Radiesse ® , Asclera® and Fotofacial treatments. BEDSIDE MANNER: We know that our patients’ time is valuable, and we do our best to provide the most comprehensive and competent care possible while also minimizing wait time. FREE ADVICE: Wear sun protection! Most skin cancers could be prevented by sun protection, specifically a sunblock with an SPF of 30 or higher. Although decreased sun exposure can lead to low levels of vitamin D, this can easily be obtained through diet or supplements.

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508 S. Adams St., Ste. 100 • Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817.769.3603 premierdermatologyfw.com

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Emily J. Kirby, M.D.

SPECIALTY: Plastic and reconstructive surgery, pediatric plastic surgery, craniofacial plastic surgery. EDUCATION/CERTIFI-

CATIONS: B.S., Vanderbilt University; M.D., Texas A&M College of Medicine; integrated plastic surgery residency, University of Kentucky; pediatric and craniofacial plastic surgery fellowship, Craniofacial Foundation of Utah; board certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery. AFFILIATIONS: Fort Worth Surgery Center, THR Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital, THR Outpatient Surgery Center, THR Harris Southwest Fort Worth Hospital, Baylor All Saints Hospital, Baylor Surgicare at Oakmont, Cook Children’s Medical Center, USMD Hospital Fort Worth. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: The ultimate compliment is caring for someone who later asks me to care for a family member or friend. INNOVATIONS: We recently introduced technology that provides an interactive experience before, during and after

consultations. We offer a variety of breast implants, including the new anatomical “gummy bear” implant. BEDSIDE MANNER: I like spending time educating people about their condition and plan for care. A true understanding helps to attain goals and connect during our journey together. FREE ADVICE: Don’t use vitamin E on scars! We now know that it does not improve scar formation and can cause irritation. Instead, use a cream rich in oil combined with scar massage for ideal healing.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

7250 Hawkins View Drive, Ste. 412 • Fort Worth, Texas 76132 817.292.4200 • Fax 817.292.4205 info@kirbyplasticsurgery.com kirbyplasticsurgery.com

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Kelly R. Kunkel, M.D., P.A.

SPECIALTY: Cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery; body contour surgery. EDUCATION: Undergraduate, Notre Dame; M.D., University of Texas Medical Branch; Plastic Surgery, Oregon Health Sciences University. AWARDS/HONORS: Kunkel has been selected by Fort Worth, Texas magazine as one of the area’s Top Docs for 14 years and by Texas Monthly magazine as a Texas Super Doctor 10 times. He was also named a Health Care Hero by the Fort Worth Business Press PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Medical Association, Tarrant County Medical Society. AFFILIATIONS: Baylor All Saints Medical Center, Harris Methodist Southwest Hospital, USMD Fort Worth Hospital. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: We have

created a remarkable culture of compassion, care, education and service in our office. BEDSIDE MANNER: “In our practice, we treat you like you are a person who has desires and needs; you’re not just another surgical procedure.” OFF HOURS: Kunkel enjoys landscaping and playing golf. FREE ADVICE: “In cosmetic surgery, experience matters. Find someone who not only understands your needs but can demonstrate experience with a variety of techniques.”

CONTACT INFORMATION: kunkelplasticsurgery.com

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Jon Kurkjian, M.D.

SPECIALTY: Plastic surgery, sub-specializing in aesthetic surgery and non-invasive procedures including rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation, breast augmentation and lifting, abdominoplasty and liposuction.

EDUCATION: Aesthetic surgery fellowship, Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital; plastic surgery residency, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas; medical school, UT Southwestern Medical School, summa cum laude; undergraduate, University of Oklahoma, B.S., microbiology, summa cum laude. MEMBERSHIPS/

AFFILIATIONS: Texas Medical Association, Tarrant County Medical Society, Fort Worth Plastic Surgery Society. HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: Baylor All-Saints Medical Center, Harris Methodist Fort Worth, Harris Methodist Southwest Fort Worth, Fort Worth Surgery Center, Plaza Day Surgery, Harris Outpatient Surgery Center, Cook Children’s Hospital, Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth, Baylor Surgical Hospital, UT Southwestern Medical Center. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Contributing to the advancement of plastic surgery through authorship

of research articles in our specialty’s leading journals as well as multiple textbook chapters. INNOVATIONS: The Vectra XT 3-D imaging system has advanced the way we can communicate with patients and involve them in planning their procedure. They feel much more comfortable and confident being able to visualize their new nose, breasts or body before any invasive or non-invasive treatment takes place. UNIQUE BEDSIDE MANNER: We always aim to fulfill the golden rule: Treat every patient as we would want to be treated ourselves. The rest falls into place. FREE ADVICE: Consult with multiple plastic surgeons to ensure you’re being offered the safest, most advanced and effective procedures available.

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800 8th Ave., Ste. 336 • Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817.870.5080 • Fax 817.870.5064 jkplasticsurgery.com doctor@jkplasticsurgery.com

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Bobby Quentin Lanier, M.D.; Millard Tierce, D.O; and the next generation of allergists

FOCUS: Allergy, asthma, sinusitis, recurrent infection in both children and adults. SERVICES: Allergy testing by traditional methods and the newest assays. Therapy includes traditional and accelerated allergy vaccination as well as the newest oral vaccination. EDUCATION: Dr. Lanier and Dr. Tierce are both university trained and double board certified specializing in allergy, asthma and immunology. WHY CHOOSE THEM: They combine a unique blend of experience and energy incorporating the newest technology and research. Their goal is to improve the quality of the life of allergic patients while using minimal medication and reducing steroid exposure. UNIQUE APPROACH: We employ the finest nurses and staff dedicated to make your visits pleasant and rich in education. You can do much of your communication online through our website at askdrbob.com.

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Danielle LeBlanc, M.D., F.A.C.S.

SPECIALTY: Plastic and reconstructive surgery of the breast and body. EDUCATION: B.S., University of Texas at Austin; M.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical School; Residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. SPECIAL INTERESTS: Breast reconstruction and revision reconstruction, breast augmentation, breast lift and body contouring.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Medical Association, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Texas Medical Association, Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, Tarrant County Medical Society, Fort Worth Plastic Surgery Society. HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: Harris Methodist Fort Worth; Baylor All Saints Medical Center; Baylor Surgical Hospital; Harris Outpatient Surgery Center; Fort Worth Surgery Center.

BEDSIDE MANNER: I offer a realistic female perspective and enjoy taking the time to develop a relationship with my patients in order to fully address their concerns and goals. DURING OFF HOURS: I find my joy in spending time with my husband and our 4-year-old son. I also enjoy fly-fishing, hiking, traveling and photography. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Success means being able to do what you love all the time – and I truly love my work.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Fort Worth Plastic Surgery Institute

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Candis Lovelace, M.D., F.A.C.S.

New Leaf Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

SPECIALTY: Plastic and reconstructive surgery with a focus on cosmetic procedures of the breast, body and face. EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS: B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University (summa cum laude); medical school, St. George’s University School of Medicine; plastic surgery residency, University of Oklahoma; board certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery (since 2010). AWARDS/ HONORS: Fort Worth, Texas magazine “Top Docs.” MEMBERSHIPS: American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons candidate member, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, Tarrant County Medical Society; Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. AFFILIATIONS: Baylor Trophy Club, THR Alliance, North Hills Hospital, Calloway Creek Surgery Center, Parkway Surgical and Cardiovascular Hospital, Wise Regional Hospital. SURGICAL SERVICES: Body contouring, breast reconstruction, breast

augmentation, breast lift, liposuction, tummy tucks, arm/thigh lifts, face lifts, brow lifts, neck lifts, eyelid rejuvenation, otoplasty, mommy makeovers, etc. SPA SERVICES: Laser services for brown spots, vessels, hair removal, cellulite, skin tightening and skin resurfacing. Also, facials/ masks, skin care products, Botox®, facial fillers (Juvederm®, Restylane®, Voluma®, etc.), eyelash/brow services, wraps, medical-grade chemical peels, microdermabrasion, waxing, etc. BEDSIDE MANNER: We combine compassion, confidentiality, experience and safety with personalized attention to your individual needs.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

4400 Heritage Trace Parkway, Suite 200 • Fort Worth, Texas 76244 817.380.1087 • Fax 817.380.1088 information@newleafplasticsurgery.com newleafplasticsurgery.com

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Diego E. Marra, M.D.

Mohs Micrographic and Reconstructive Surgery

SPECIALTY: Mohs Micrographic and Reconstructive Surgery.

EDUCATION: M.D., Harvard Medical School ( magna cum laude ); B.A., University of Texas at Austin ( summa cum laude ). CERTIFICA-

TION: Marra is Board Certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon.

INNOVATIONS: “Mohs surgery allows us to ensure the highest cure rates for skin cancers, especially those on the face, while at the same time maximizing the cosmetic and functional outcomes of surgery.”

BEDSIDE MANNER: “Medicine is about understanding the needs of those we serve. In my own practice, I strive to listen carefully to my patients so that I may be in a better position to help them.”

HONORS: Marra is author of peerreviewed original research published in some of the leading journals in

the fields of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, including Archives of Dermatology, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, and Dermatologic Surgery His work has been presented at major specialty meetings across the country and internationally. LOCATIONS: Marra has pioneered access to state-of-the-art skin cancer treatment for patients throughout North Texas. His practice has offices serving Fort Worth, Colleyville and the Northern Mid-Cities, and Weatherford and greater Parker County.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Directions to all three offices may be found at mohscollege.org/surgeonfinder.

Metroplex Dermatology

SPECIALTY: Board certified dermatologist. EDUCATION: Hensley – undergraduate degree, University of Texas at Austin; M.D., Texas Tech University; residency, Geisinger Medical Center, P.A.; fellowship, University of Texas at Houston. Blum – Southwestern Medical School. Brandt – Hahnemann University (P.A.-C), University of Nebraska (MPAS). Slay – undergraduate degree, Texas A&M; University of North Texas Health Science Center, MPAS; master’s in dermatology, University of Nebraska. Skaggs – BSN, University of Texas at Arlington. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Academy of Dermatology, DFW Dermatology Society, Tarrant County Medical Society, Texas Dermatological Society, Arlington Chamber of Commerce. AFFILIATIONS: Texas Health Resources Arlington. GREATEST

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PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Serving patients and their families locally and abroad on our medical mission outreach. FREE ADVICE: Be smart when enjoying outdoor activities — wear sunscreen and protective clothing. Watch for new or changing spots on yourself and loved ones. PICTURED: (left to right) Richard Brandt, PA; David

CONTACT INFORMATION:

300 W. Arbrook Blvd., Ste. D • Arlington, Texas 76014

707 N. Fielder Road, Ste. B • Arlington, Texas 76012

817.704.4777 • Fax 817.701.2323 metroderm.com

Hensley, MD; Stephen Blum, MD; Molly Skaggs, RN; Debbie Slay, PA.

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Sarah J. Morris, D.D.S., P.L.L.C.

Heather Bronkhorst-Magers, D.D.S.

SPECIALTY: General Dentistry. FOCUS: Cosmetic; family; implant prosthetics; Invisalign and Lumineer certified. EDUCATION: Morris - B.S., Hardin-Simmons University; D.D.S., University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Bronkhorst-Magers – B.S., University of North Texas; D.D.S., University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Academy of General Dentistry; American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry; American Dental Association; Texas Dental Association; Fort Worth Dental Society; Christian Medical and Dental Association; UTHSCSA Alumni Association.

GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Establishing trust and confidence in patients with the realization that dentistry is an experience to be embraced, not feared. INNOVATIONS: The Latest 3D imaging technology “Cerec”; Digital radiographs; intraoral cameras; Painless injections with DentalVibe; the latest Zoom II laser tooth whiten-

ing system. FREE ADVICE: Dentists are oral health care physicians. Get educated and involved in both your dental and overall health care.

CHAIRSIDE MANNER: Morris - I take time with each patient to hear their needs so they will be comfortable with their treatment and procedures. The staff is professional, compassionate, provides exceptional service and delivers excellence in dentistry. Bronkhorst-Magers – My goal is to provide exceptional dental care and friendly service for the entire family using the latest technology and dental procedures. My mother has been a dental hygienist for almost 40 years; growing up around the dental community is what inspired me to become a dentist.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 2551 River Park Plaza, Ste. 210 • Fort Worth, Texas 76116

817.732.4419 • Fax 817.732.4420 • sarahmorrisdds.com

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Robert Myles, M.D., FAAOS Institute of Spinal Disorders

(formerly Texas Orthopedic and Spine Associates)

SPECIALTY: Board certified orthopedic spinal surgeon. EDUCATION: Undergraduate, University of California, Riverside; M.D., Medical School at University of California, Irvine; Internship and Residency, Tulane University; Spine Fellowship, Baylor College of Medicine at Houston. PATIENT CARE: Dr. Myles treats his patients like family. More than 90 percent of Myles’ patients never need surgery, but for those who do, he has created and patented a surgical device that helps to improve minimally invasive surgery (MIS). MIS decreases blood loss, muscle damage, infection rate, recovery time and overall pain. AFFILIATIONS: Founder of the Institute of Spinal Disorders. INNOVATIONS: With his pioneering spirit and genuine sincerity to find a better way for spine patients to receive the right mix of treatment

solutions, Myles is developing an integrated delivery system for stateof-the-art operative and non-operative spine care. By bringing together a comprehensive approach to spine care for the community, Myles can make patient’s back and neck pain history. FREE ADVICE: Living with pain is not living. If a patient will seek treatment in the first few critical weeks after back problems begin, they can often avoid a cycle of pain and have more choices for treatment without the need for surgery. CONTACT INFORMATION:

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North Hills ENT and Sinus Center

Dr. Geoffrey Scott, M.D., M.S., FACS

SPECIALTY: Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Allergy, and Sleep Medicine. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: University of California, Bachelor’s in Biology and Chemistry; Georgetown University, Master’s in Physiology; University of California-Irvine College of Medicine, medical degree; board certified, American Board of Otolaryngology; Fellow of American College of Surgeons. AWARDS/HONORS: Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical. MEMBERSHIPS: Fellow of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Fellow of American College of Surgeons; Colleyville Chamber of Commerce, Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce. AFFILIATIONS: Forest Park Medical Center, North Hills Hospital, Harris Methodist Southlake. INNOVATIONS: Advanced sinus care including in-office balloon sinuplasty and image-guided sinus surgery. Comprehensive ear, nose and throat care including allergy testing and immuno therapy. Advanced

audiology services and hearing aid dispensing. Also offer a state-ofthe-art voice and swallowing center. FREE ADVICE: Although sinus problems are rarely serious or life threatening, they can be quite debilitating and should be evaluated by a specialist. Your ears, nose and throat work together, so that’s why a problem in any one of these areas can take a toll on all of them. PICTURED: Geoffrey Scott, M.D., M.S., FACS; Kristen Bold, PA-C; Laura Regan, PA-C; Amanda Garcia, FNP-C; Stephen Lamson, M.S., CCC-A; Allison Thompson, M.S., CCC-SLP.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

northhillsent.com

North Texas Neurosurgical and Spine Center

SPECIALTY: Advanced treatment options for patients who suffer from brain or spinal cord issues or trauma. MEMBERSHIPS: All major neurosurgery and spine organizations. WHAT SETS THEM

APART: Dr. Tanya Dixon is one of about 100 neurosurgeons nationwide who is fellowship-trained in both endovascular and microsurgical techniques. Dr. Yves Meyer completed his research neurosurgery fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and has spent 22-plus years in private practice. Dr. Gregory Smith completed his neurological surgery residency at Doctors Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and has 23 years of practical experience. Dr. Diana Wilson has 20-plus years’ experience as a neurosurgeon and is the medical director for Neurological Trauma at Texas Health Fort Worth. WHY CHOOSE THEM: They combine their expertise with progressive technology in affiliation with Texas Health

Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth’s accredited neurosurgery program to provide effective procedures. Team members pride themselves on seeing patients within two weeks of initial contact. PICTURED: (l to r)

Dr. Gregory Smith, Paula E. Olson P.A., Dr. Yves Meyer, Dr. Diana Wilson, Dr. Tanya Dixon; (front center) nurse practitioner Kristina Ng.

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Orthopedic

and Sports Medicine Institute

Michael H. Boothby, M.D.

Richard Wilson, M.D.

William Shaw, IV, PA-C

Jeff Curtis, PA-C

SPECIALTY: Orthopedic Surgery; Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery of the Knee and Shoulder. EDUCATION: Dartmouth College; Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons; Plano Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery Fellowship. CERTIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS: Diplomat

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Fellow American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, Arthroscopy Association of North America. AFFILIATIONS: USMD Hospital, Texas Health Southwest, Baylor Surgicare. INNOVATIONS: Mastery of minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of knee and shoulder injuries in adults and adolescents. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: The Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute would like to welcome you to their new office in southwest Fort Worth. The 20,000-square-foot facility has a state-of-the-art orthopedic clinic and sports physical

therapy space, which opens in April. OSMI therapy is excited to offer the unique Hydroworx therapy pool to its elite athletes looking for better and faster recovery from sports injuries as well as patients who tolerate exercise therapy better in water than on land. OSMI is also proud to introduce Dr. Richard Wilson as a new member of the team. Dr. Wilson is fellowship trained in Sports Medicine and provides comprehensive, non-operative orthopedic care to children and adults. BEDSIDE MANNER: At OSMI, patients come first. PICTURED: Michael H. Boothby, M.D.; Richard Wilson, M.D.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 2901 Acme Brick Plaza • Fort Worth, Texas 76109 817.529.1900 • Fax 817.529.1910 osmifw.com

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Orthopedic Specialty Associates

SPECIALTY: Orthopedic traumatology and post-traumatic reconstruction; elbow, hip, knee and shoulder reconstruction; and sports and active-lifestyle medicine — with the goal of getting you back in the game of life as quickly as possible. MEMBERSHIPS: All Orthopedic

Specialty Associates physicians are members of the major orthopedic and/or sports medicine organizations. WHAT SETS THEM

APART: The physicians are recognized as industry leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of complex orthopedic and sports-related injuries and conditions. They pair fellowship training with decades of combined experience to provide a broad spectrum of surgical and non-surgical treatments using innovative techniques and cuttingedge technology. Their partnership with the Texas Health Ben Hogan Sports Therapy Institute ensures proper recovery and rehabilitation. They work with athletes of all ages and are able to treat individuals suf-

fering from concussions through the Ben Hogan Concussion Center. FREE ADVICE: Seek information from trusted and skilled physicians to ensure the best game plan for your recovery from an orthopedic or athletic injury. PICTURED: (l to r) Dr. Curtis Bush, Dr. Damond Blueitt, Dr. Derek Dombroski, Dr. Cory Collinge, Dr. Keith Watson, Dr. John Conway.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 800 5th Ave., Ste. 500 • Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817.878.5300• Fax: 817.878.5307 OSAFW.com

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Pediatric Eye Specialists

SPECIALTY: Diagnosis, treatment and study of eye disease in children, as well as eye misalignment in adults. EDUCATION: Eric Packwood – B.A., Rice University; M.D., Baylor College of Medicine; residency, St. Louis University Eye Institute; fellowship, Washington University/St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Alan Norman – B.S., Texas

A&M University; M.D. and internship, Baylor College of Medicine; residency, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center/Dean A. McGee Eye Institute; fellowship, Washington University/St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Michael Hunt – B.A., Baylor University; M.D., Baylor College of Medicine; residency and fellowship, University of Iowa hospitals and clinics. AWARDS: All have been named Fort Worth, Texas “Top Doc” multiple times; Texas Monthly “Super Docs”; D Magazine “Best Doctors.” MEMBERSHIPS: American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Texas Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology Strabismus, Texas

Ophthalmological Society, Christian Ophthalmological Society, Tarrant County Medical Society. AFFILIATIONS: Cook Children’s Health Care System, Baylor All Saints Medical Center, Baylor Medical Center at Irving, Fort Worth Surgery Center, Medical Center of Arlington, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, Texas Health Resources Hospitals, Texas Pediatric Surgery Center. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT:

Creation of the Child Vision Center. PICTURED: (l to r) Eric A. Packwood, M.D.; Alan A. Norman M.D.; Michael G. Hunt, M.D.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

321 S. Henderson • Fort Worth, Texas 76104

105 River Oaks • Southlake, Texas 76092

1106 Alexis Court • Mansfield, Texas 76063

817.529.9949 • Fax 817.529.9927 pediatriceyes.com • specialeyesoptical.net • childvisioncenter.org

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Pediatric Urgent Care of Fort Worth

Michael Cowan, D.O., F.A.A.P.

SPECIALTY: Pediatric emergency medicine. EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS: Texas Tech, B.S.; University of North Texas Health Science Center, D.O.; University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, pediatric residency; University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, pediatric emergency medicine; American Board of Pediatrics, pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics; Tarrant County Medical Society; Texas Medical Association; Fort Worth Pediatric Society. UNIQUE BEDSIDE MANNER: Taking time to listen to parents’ concerns and working with them to determine the best treatment and care for their child. Our

staff calls families the following day to check on how well their child is doing and if there are any further questions. FREE ADVICE: Do not be afraid to ask any questions about diagnosis and treatment options. You are your child’s advocate.

CONTACT INFORMATION: pediatricurgentcarenow.com mcowan@txpucc.com

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Plastic Surgery Texas

Robert G. Anderson, M.D.

Steven M. Camp, M.D.

Matthew H. Steele, M.D.

BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEONS - SPECIALTY: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery. EDUCATION: Anderson – M.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas; Residencies in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical School/ Parkland Hospital and the University of Florida; Fellowship in Otology/ Neurotology/Skull-Base Surgery at the University of Southern California (Los Angeles). Camp – B.S., Texas A&M University; M.D., Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine; General Surgery Residency at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, N.C.; Plastic Surgery Residency at University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Utah; Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship with a focus on breast augmentation, breast lift, revisionary breast procedures and facial rejuvenation treatments at the Aesthetic Plastic Surgical Institute in Laguna Beach, Calif. Steele – B.S., M.D., Junior Honors Medical Program, University of Florida;

Residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Louisiana Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, La.; Plastic Surgery Fellowship, University of Florida College of Medicine. INNOVATIONS: Our practice offers a full spectrum of services for facial rejuvenation including injectable treatments, laser resurfacing and surgical procedures. We also perform minimally invasive surgical treatments including endoscopically assisted trans-axillary breast augmentation, advanced breast reconstructive surgery including DIEP (Deep Inferior Epigastric artery Perforation) flap and advanced fat grafting for the face, breast and body.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

800 12th Ave., Ste. 100 • Fort Worth, Texas 76104 912 Foster Lane, Ste. 100 • Weatherford, Texas 76086

817.810.0770 • Fax 817.820.0242 plasticsurgerytexas.com

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Carolyn

W. Quist, D.O.,

FACOG

SPECIALTY: Gynecology, gynecologic surgery. EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS: B.S. biology, University of Texas at Arlington; D.O., Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine; residency in obstetrics and gynecology, Fort Worth Osteopathic Medical Center; board certified by American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1993; certified provider of InTone medical devices and bioTE hormone pellets. AWARDS/HONORS: Fort Worth, Texas magazine “Top Doc.” MEMBERSHIPS: AOBOG, ACOOG, AOA, TOMA, TMA, ACOG, Society of Laparoendoscopic Specialists. HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, Baylor Surgical Hospital, Baylor All-Saints Medical Center. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Chairman of the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. INNOVATIONS: First and currently only female gynecologist in Fort Worth trained and certified in the Single-Site daVinci robotic hysterectomy.

Only gynecologist in Fort Worth trained in the Acessa procedure for the treatment of fibroids. Also offers comprehensive hormone and dietary analysis to optimize health and promote wellness. BEDSIDE MANNER: Believes in working with the patient to develop a treatment plan that considers all of her medical needs. Takes the time to explain what is going on and what the goals of treatment will be. Is warm, friendly and approachable and spends quality time with patients. FREE ADVICE: Who we are today is the result of choices made yesterday. Tomorrow will become what we choose today. To change means to choose to change. If you do what you know you should do, you will be blessed.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 1425 8th Ave., Ste. 101 • Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817.926.1313 • Fax 817.926.0028 drcarolynquist.yourmd.com

Radiology Associates of North Texas, P.A.

SPECIALTY: Radiology/Interventional Radiology. EDUCATION: All doctors are certified by the American Board of Radiology and have advanced sub-specialized training. HONORS: Radiology Associates was recently ranked 1st in “The 100 Largest Radiology Practices” by Radiology Business Journal. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Tarrant County Medical Society, Dallas County Medical Society, American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America, American Roentgen Ray Society, Texas Medical Association, Texas Radiological Society, American Medical Association. AFFILIATIONS: Texas Health Resources, Baylor Health Care System, Cook Children’s, Ethicus Hospital, John Peter Smith Hospital, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, North Hills Hospital, Pine Creek Medical Center, Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth, USMD at Arlington, USMD at Fort Worth and Community Health Systems. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: The 122 physicians of Radiology

Associates of North Texas are proud of our longstanding history of excellence in radiology. It has been our honor to serve the people of Fort Worth, Dallas and the surrounding communities since 1937. During this time, we have become leaders in innovation, patient care and community outreach. BEDSIDE MANNER: We strive to always provide the best patient experience by offering excellent customer service and highly trained radiologists. PICTURED: Daniel G. Oshman, M.D.; Stuart Aronson, M.D.; Thomas Livingston, M.D.; Lincoln Patel, M.D.; Ronald Gerstle, M.D.; Hayden Head, M.D.; Manish Kotecha, M.D.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

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Betty Rajan, M.D.

SPECIALTY: Dermatology. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: B.S., biology, Texas A&M University; M.D., Baylor College of Medicine; board certified, American Academy of Dermatology; diplomat, American Board of Dermatology. MEMBERSHIPS: American Academy of Dermatology, Texas Dermatological Society, Tarrant County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association. HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, Baylor All Saints Fort Worth. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Knowing that I have educated my patients on taking better care of their skin and building long-term relationships with them based on mutual trust and respect. INNOVATIONS: We offer medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatologic care in a professional office setting staffed with caring and responsible people. We are also the only office in the Fort Worth area that offers a non-surgical treatment for non-melanoma skin cancer. This low-risk superficial radiation therapy has very few side effects and a 95 to 98 percent cure rate. BEDSIDE MANNER: I believe every patient deserves a doctor who feels that their concerns are valid and strive to treat my patients with compassion and respect. FREE ADVICE: Caring for your skin is a lifelong commitment, and the steps you take today can prevent damage in the future.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 6600 Bryant Irvin Road • Fort Worth, Texas 76132 817.820.0011 bettyrajan.com

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Martin Reinke, M.D.

SPECIALTY: Ophthalmology: Cataract Surgery, Premium Lens Implants (Crystalens, ReStor, Tecnis, Toric Lens), Laser Refractive Surgery (LASIK with Intralase, VISX, Allegretto), Diseases of the Retina and Vitreous, Diabetic Retinopathy/Lasers, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma Treatment. EDUCATION: B.A., Magna cum laude, Harvard University, 1986; M.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, 1990; Ophthalmology Residency, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, 1995; Vitreoretinal Fellowship, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, 1997. CERTIFICATIONS: Board Certified American Board of Ophthalmology. AWARDS: Physician’s Recognition Award, American Medical Association. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Texas Ophthalmological Association, Texas Medical

Association, Tarrant County Medical Society. AFFILIATIONS: Irving Coppell Surgical Hospital, Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine, Baylor Medical Center at Irving, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. PATIENT CARE: A commitment to excellence in eyecare is enhanced by our outstanding, caring staff. Reinke is a uniquely talented surgeon who personally provides all preoperative and postoperative care.

CONTACT INFORMATION: reinke.southlake@gmail.com

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Reshape Bariatric and General Surgery Fort Worth

SPECIALTY: For individuals who want to reshape their health, Reshape Bariatric and General Surgery Fort Worth offers access to a variety of advanced treatments and minimally invasive procedures. The practice’s partnership with Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth means patients benefit from high-quality bariatric, laparoscopic and general surgical technology for weight loss and other medical support.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Dr. Hossein Bagshahi is fellowship-trained in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery, endoscopic surgery and robotic surgery from The University of Texas Medical School in Houston. INNOVATIONS: Dr. Bagshahi is one of a handful of bariatric surgeons fellowship-trained in the use of robotics in weight loss surgery. He specializes in Lap-Band®, laparoscopic gastric bypass and gastric sleeve surgery, along with care for patients who have experienced complications in previous bariatric surgeries.

WHAT SETS THEM APART: Patients are encouraged to not just live with obesity but overcome it to resolve health-related issues ranging from joint and bone discomfort to sleep apnea, diabetes and hypertension. Dr. Bagshahi is directly involved with each patient from the beginning. Support also includes a nurse practitioner and a bariatric dietician. PICTURED: Hossein Bagshahi, M.D.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Ben Hogan Center • 800 Fifth Ave., Ste. 404 • Fort Worth, Texas 76104

1.855.4.RESHAPE • Fax 817.250.6211 ReshapeBariatric.com Physicians employed by Texas Health Physicians Group practice independently, and are not employees or agents of the hospital or Texas Health Resources.

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Todd E. Samuelson, M.D.

SPECIALTY: Otolaryngology — head and neck surgery; ear, nose and throat surgery. EDUCATION: Undergraduate – Dartmouth College, 1982; medical school – University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, 1986; residency – otolaryngology, 1991. AWARDS/HONORS: Many-year winner of Fort Worth, Texas magazine “Top Doc”; winner of Texas Monthly “Top 50 Physicians,” 2004. MEMBERSHIPS/ AFFILIATIONS: Fellow – American Academy of Otolaryngology, Tarrant County Medical Society, Texas Medical Society. HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: Baylor All Saints, Harris Methodist, Cook Children’s, USMD Fort Worth. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: The great relationships I have with many of my patients. That allows me to be the physician to many generations and multiple family members. INNOVA-

TIONS: I am a pioneer in minimally invasive thyroid surgeries in Fort Worth. BEDSIDE MANNER: My style is to take enough time to listen to patients to get a complete understanding of both the symptoms and the root cause of those symptoms. This is, I feel, the best approach to help them get better and stay better. FREE ADVICE: Listen to what your body is telling you. Get medical help early if you are concerned.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 1250 8th Ave., Ste. 205 • Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817.335.8151 • Fax 817.926.2531 tsamuelson@txhealthcare.com toddsamuelsonmd.com

Soteria

SPECIALTY: Soteria is an outpatient chemical dependency program providing care Monday–Friday from 6–9 p.m. at its downtown Arlington office. SERVICES PROVIDED: Life skills training, group counseling sessions and chemical dependency education, which includes introduction to and analysis of the 12 Steps, along with individual and family therapy sessions. Psychiatric care and pastoral care with a spiritual formation focus is provided for each participant. AWARDS/HONORS: Soteria congratulates its medical directors — Drs. Debra Atkisson and Ross Tatum — on their selection as “Top Docs” in Fort Worth, Texas magazine. WHY CHOOSE THEM: Using the 12-Step model, Soteria is committed to treating each client with the utmost dignity and respect. Soteria holds to the conviction that our role is to provide a warm and personal envi-

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ronment for clients to begin the process of healing. We believe this healing occurs best in a setting where matters of faith are thoughtfully explored and where therapeutic practices are conducted with excellence. WHAT SETS THEM APART: Soteria is locally owned. Drs. Atkisson and Tatum were pleased to join the other founding members in this service. They have partnered with Joe Eastham, LPC, LMFT (clinical director); Philip Hamby, MSN, APRN, FNP-c (director of nursing); Joshua Stowe, DMin (director of pastoral care); and Aaron Carpenter, LMFT (program director).

CONTACT INFORMATION:

301 S. Center St., Ste. 130 • Arlington, Texas 76010

817.781.2931

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Southwest Orthopedic Associates

SPECIALTY: A highly skilled group of surgeons who specialize in nonsurgical and surgical treatment of patients of all ages. In addition, the group has a physiatrist who specializes in EMG studies and pain management. Licensed physical therapists work on site with physicians to help patients recover to optimal outcomes. INNOVATIONS: In an effort to better serve patients, Southwest Orthopedic Associates has created a pricing structure for a new cash option for surgical procedures. These prices will include the surgeon’s fee, anesthesiologist fee and the facility fee. This will give the patient who does not have health insurance or a deductible that is too high the chance to have surgical procedures at an obtainable cost. MISSION: To utilize a team approach to provide the highest level of medical care by devoting our complete attention

and compassion to help patients achieve their orthopedic objectives. AFFILIATIONS: USMD Hospital Fort Worth, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest, Plaza Medical Center, Baylor All Saints, Weatherford Regional, Daytime Outpatient Surgery Center. PICTURED: Benjamin O. Hooker, M.D.; Gregory T. Moore, D.O.; Mark Flesher, MPAS, PA-C; Joseph Daniels, D.O.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

4441 Bryant Irvin N. • Fort Worth, Texas 76107 6311 Southwest Blvd. • Fort Worth, Texas 76132

817.731.9400

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Spine Team Texas

SPECIALTY: A multidisciplinary, spine-specialized treatment center. Neurosurgeons and an orthopedic spine surgeon trained in minimally invasive spine surgery techniques; physiatrists specialized in acute spine pain management; anesthesiologists fellowship-trained in spine pain management; and spine-focused physical therapists all in one location. AWARDS: Becker’s Spine Review 2013 “Annual Spine Leadership Award” and “104 Spine Surgery Practices to Know;” U.S. News & World Report “Top Docs” in Neurosurgery; Dallas Business Journal, “Healthcare Heroes – Physician Award.” PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Observing the positive impact our services have on patients that have been limited for so long in their abilities and watching them get back to life with their family members. INNOVATIONS: Spine Team Texas became the first facility in the region to implant the Precision Spectra – a next-generation spinal cord stimulator designed to

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provide relief to a wide range of chronic spine pain patients. Spinal cord stimulation uses an implantable medical device to help mask and reduce chronic pain. BEDSIDE MANNER: We treat our patients as we would our own family members. The philosophy of care at Spine Team Texas is unique in that we believe surgery should be utilized only as a last resort. When surgery is the last option, we feel minimally invasive spine surgery techniques should be incorporated whenever possible.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

10840 Texas Health Trail, Ste. 240 • Fort Worth, Texas 76244 1545 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 100 • Southlake, Texas 76092

817.442.9300 • Fax 817.416.0108

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Louis L. Strock, M.D., P.A.

SPECIALTY: Cosmetic surgery of the breast, body and face, and reconstructive breast surgery. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: B.S., Amherst College; M.D. and residencies in Surgery and Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston; Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Recertified 2006. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), American Society of Plastic Surgeons, TSPS, TMA, TCMS. INNOVATIONS: Strock is a recognized national authority on transaxillary endoscopic breast augmentation, an approach that allows patients to have silicone gel or saline implants placed using a short incision in the armpit, avoiding any incisions on the breast. He also has extensive experience with shaped cohesive gel (form stable or “gummy bear”) implants, dating back to early test-

ing in 2001. These devices have a teardrop shape that is appealing to many patients. Strock also specializes in breast implant replacement, limited incision approaches to breast lift, tummy tuck and facial rejuvenation. Strock frequently presents his work in aesthetic breast surgery at ASAPS national meetings and sponsored symposia. He has authored numerous recent scientific papers and textbook chapters outlining his techniques for breast implant surgery. COMMUNITY SERVICE: Strock serves on the Advisory Board of Cancer Care Services, having just completed an eight-year term on the Management Board.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

800 8th Ave., Ste. 606 • Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817.335.1616 • drstrock.com

Robert G. Stroud, D.O. Lonestar Urology

SPECIALTY: Urologic Surgery. EDUCATION: Texas Wesleyan University, B.S. –Biology; University of North Texas Health Science Center, D.O.; Internship: Dallas-Fort Worth Medical Center; Residencies: Doctors Hospital-Obstetrics and Gynecology; Dallas-Fort Worth Medical Center-General Surgery; Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas-Urologic Surgery; American College of Osteopathic Surgeons-Fellowship. AWARDS/HONORS: Numerous Who’s Who awards; Fort Worth, Texas magazine-‘Top Doc’ repeater; Cambridge Top 101 in Urology. MEMBERSHIPS: Baylor Quality Alliance, American Osteopathic Association, American Urology Association, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, Texas Medical Association. AFFILIATIONS: Baylor Surgical Hospital, Baylor All Saints, Plaza Medical Center. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: “The ability to build a successful urologic practice and still be very

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active in the community. I retired last year from 20 years of coaching youth football.” INNOVATIONS: “I stay current with urologic innovations, study them and implement only the ones that will best benefit my patients.” BEDSIDE MANNER: “I will spend as much time as necessary with each patient, so when they leave my office, they understand their condition and all options of treatment.”

FREE ADVICE: “Be very leery of buying into the flood of ads on TV, radio and other media-Find a doctor you can trust and makes you feel comfortable.”

CONTACT INFORMATION: 1101 University Drive • Fort Worth, Texas 76017 817.335.0199 • 817.731.2107 lonestarurologydoc.com

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Texas Back Institute

Shawn Henry, D.O.

Michael Duffy, M.D.

SPECIALTY: Orthopedic Spine Surgery. EDUCATION: Henry – D.O., Ohio University; Internship and Orthopedic Residency, Ohio University; Spine Surgery Fellowship, Texas Back Institute. Duffy – M.D., University of Nebraska College of Medicine in Omaha, Neb.; Orthopedic Residency, Orlando Regional Healthcare; Spine Surgery Fellowship, Texas Back Institute. MEMBERSHIPS: Henry – American Osteopathic Association, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, North American Spine Society and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Duffy – North American Spine Society, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Texas Orthopaedic Association, Alpha Omega Alpha. AFFILIATIONS: Henry – Forest Park Medical Center, Baylor Surgical Hospital, Baylor Medical Center and Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery, Victory Hospital. Duffy - Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, Baylor Surgicare of Mansfield, Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery, Presbyterian Plano, Central Park Surgery

Center, Victory Hospital. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: We have pioneered spine surgery on a local, national and international platform. Cutting edge research and academic contributions are the foundation of our practice. INNOVATIONS: We were the first group in the U.S. to perform the artificial disc replacement, which is now a globally accepted alternative to fusion surgery. BEDSIDE MANNER: The patient and family always come first, and we strive to create a memorable experience through excellent communication and superior service standards.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

3600 W. 7th St., Ste. A • Fort Worth, Texas 76107

2800 E. Broad St., Ste. 522 • Mansfield, Texas 76063

400 W. Arbrook, Ste. 320 • Arlington, Texas 76014

972.608.5100 texasback.com

Texas Center for Urology

SPECIALTY: Urology / Urologic Surgery. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Young: Undergraduate – Baylor University and UT Arlington; D.O. – UNTHSC; Urology Residency – Michigan State University. Rittenhouse: Undergraduate – University of Oklahoma; D.O. – Oklahoma State College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery; Urology Residency – University of New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry, College of Osteopathic Medicine, John F. Kennedy hospitals. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS:

Baylor All Saints Medical Center Fort Worth; USMD Hospital Fort Worth, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, Plaza Medical Center Fort Worth; Texas Health Huguley Hospital, Baylor Surgicare Fort Worth/Granbury. PRACTICE INNOVATIONS: We utilize state-of-the art therapies for urologic diseases including roboticassisted laparoscopic prostatic surgery, cryoablation of prostate cancer, high-frequency ultrasound of prostate cancer, laser and nonsurgical in-office treatment of enlarged prostate, minimally invasive

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outpatient treatments for stress urinary incontinence, overactive bladder and kidney stones, as well as cutting-edge hormone therapy for men and women. UNIQUE BEDSIDE MANNER: In a teambased approach, we design customized treatment plans catering to the patients’ goals, medical conditions and social needs. We treat the whole patient, not just the symptom. PICTURED: Todd Young, D.O.; PA-C Tram Ho; PA-C Keith DeSonier; David Rittenhouse, D.O.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

1001 12th Ave., Ste. 140 • Fort Worth, Texas 76104

817.871.9069 • Fax 817.871.9067

11798 South Freeway, Ste. 228 • Burleson, Texas 76028

817.769.3370 • Fax 817.769.3377

206 Fall Creek Highway • Granbury, Texas 76049

817.871.9069 • Fax 817.871.9067

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Texas Eyelid Center, P.A.

Edwin C. Augustat, M.D., F.A.C.S.

SPECIALTY: Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery (eyelids, tear ducts and orbital surgery).

EDUCATION: B.A., Louisiana State University; M.D., LSU School of Medicine; Rotating Internship, William Beaumont General Hospital; Ophthalmology Residency, Brooke General Hospital; Fellowship, University of Alabama Eye Foundation Hospital. AWARDS/HONORS: Executive Secretary, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Secretary of Meetings, ASOPRS. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Tarrant County Medical Society, Tarrant County Ophthalmological Society, Texas Medical Association, American Medical Association, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

AFFILIATIONS: Plaza Medical Center, Plaza Day Surgery Center.

INNOVATIONS: Cosmetic Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty, Cosmetic Laser Skin Resurfacing. EXPERIENCE: More than 40 years of experience. ADVICE: Ask your own physician about referrals for specialty care.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 909 9th Ave., Ste. 501 • Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817.338.4183 • Fax 817.338.0938 texaseyelidcenter.com txeyelidpa@aol.com

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Texas Health Care, PLLC Southwest OB

Cynthia English, D.O., FACOG; Timothy Jones, D.O.; Jennifer Motley, M.D., M.P.H

SPECIALTY: Obstetrics and Gynecology. EDUCATION: English - University of North Texas, University of North Texas HSC; Texas Tech University HSC, Board certified. Jones - Abilene Christian University, University of North Texas HSC, Texas Tech University, Board Eligible; Motley - Brown University, Boston University School of Medicine/Public Health, University of Texas Southwestern, Board Eligible. AFFILIATIONS: Texas Health Resources - Harris Methodist Southwest. INNOVATIONS: Hospital and office based minimally invasive procedures, including Essure tubal occlusion permanent birth control, endometrial ablations for heavy menstrual cycles, hysteroscopy and laparoscopic surgery. BEDSIDE MANNER: This group is

compassionate and caring, true advocates for their patients by encouraging them to be active, informed participants in their health care.

PICTURED: Cynthia English, D.O., FACOG; Timothy Jones, D.O.; Jennifer Motley, M.D., M.P.H.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Texas Health Care, PLLC 5801 Oakbend Trail, Ste. 180 • Fort Worth, Texas 76132 817.423.2002 • Fax 817.423.2004 fortworthobgyn.com, jonesobgyn.com txhealthcare.com

Texas Health Care, PLLC

SPECIALTY: Obstetrics & Gynecology. EDUCATION: AtkinsBaylor University, UTMB at Galveston, UT Southwestern, Board Certified. Glenn - Texas Tech University, UTMB at Galveston, Scott and White, Board Certified. Lusby - Biola University, UT Southwestern (medical school and residency) Board Certified. Larsen - Baylor University, University of Texas at Houston, Scott and White, Board Certified. Farneti - University of Illinois at Chicago. BEDSIDE MANNER: What sets this powerful group of female physicians apart is their ability to create an environment based on trust and compassion enabling patients to have their concerns and needs addressed. INNOVATIONS: Our doctors are experienced with in-office minimally invasive procedures - including but not limited to tubal occlusion, hysteroscopy and endometrial ablations. We also specialize in minimally invasive hospital surgeries including the Da Vinci Robot system. CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS: Safe Haven, Livestrong, Joan Katz Breast Center, Women’s Auxiliary, local homeless shelters, American

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Heart Association. PICTURED: Lori Atkins, M.D.; Sunny Glenn, M.D.; Rachel Lusby, M.D.; Alicia Larsen, M.D.; Lori Farneti, M.S., C.N.M.

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Texas Hip and Knee Center

SPECIALTY: The orthopaedic team is dedicated to finding new and less invasive solutions to help arthritis sufferers and those living with hip and knee pain rediscover their “go.” An expert focus on the care of arthritis in hip and knee joints makes the practice a Center of Excellence and a trusted resource for reconstruction and replacement procedures since 1989. CERTIFICATIONS: Board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and fellowship-trained in reconstructive surgery. WHAT SETS THEM APART: The team pursues the most advanced non-surgical treatments available, including oral medications, injections and physical therapy whenever possible.

INNOVATIONS: If you are a candidate for surgery, you can depend on the joint replacement specialists at Texas Hip and Knee Center to provide premier care using innovative techniques and cutting-edge

technology. All procedures are performed in state-of-the-art orthopaedic surgery suites at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth. Look for the new orthopaedic care center to open in summer 2014. PICTURED: (seated, l to r) Dr. Ajai Cadambi, Dr. Robert Schmidt, (standing l to r) Dr. Jeffrey McGowen, Dr. Steven Weeden, Dr. Steven Ogden, Dr. Theodore Crofford.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 750 8th Ave., Ste. 400 • Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817.877.3432 • TexasHipandKneeCenter.com Physicians employed by Texas Health Physicians Group practice independently and are not employees or agents of the hospital or Texas Health Resources.

Martha P. Wills, M.D., F.A.C.S., P.A.

SPECIALTY: General surgery and diseases of the breast. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: University of North Texas, graduated 1986; University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, graduated 1990; University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, surgical residency, completed 1995; American Board of Surgery, completed January 1996, recertified December 2005. AWARDS/ HONORS: Honors program, UNT; winner, National Minority Fellowship Scholarship, 1990; president, J.B. Aust Surgical Society, 2010; “Top Surgeon” (CRC), 2010 and 2012; “Top Doc,” 2014. MEMBERSHIPS: American College of Surgeons, Tarrant County Medical Society, J.B. Aust Surgical Society, ACS Professional Association. AFFILIATIONS: North Hills Hospital, Victory Medical Center in Hurst, Calloway Creek Outpatient Surgery Center, Forest Park Hospital in Southlake.

GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Being named Top Doc. Also transitioning to solo practice from a group practice. INNOVATIONS: Minor in-office procedures including, but not limited to, same-day abscess drainage, excision skin neoplasm, US-Guided breast cyst aspiration, etc. BEDSIDE MANNER: I am very patient and compassionate with my patients. I try to give them the time they need to explain their symptoms with respect. FREE ADVICE: Do your best to eat more whole foods and less processed foods, and exercise regularly. Health is something money cannot buy.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 4375 Booth Calloway Road, Ste. 507 • North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 817.595.8822 • Fax 817.595.8833

Honorary Chairs Robyn and Jon Daniels

President of Baseball Operations and Rangers GM

Emcees Ben Rogers and Jeff “Skin” Wade

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REAL GIRLS REAL WOMEN A Celebration of Girl Scouting

Gold Award Gala

Friday, May 9th – T.C.C. Trinity River Campus

7:00 pm

Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our 2014 Gold Award recipients. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award in Girl Scouting. It symbolizes outstanding achievements in the areas of leadership, community service, career planning and personal development.

Women of Distinction

Thursday, May 15th – Ridglea Country Club 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

The Girl Scouts 4th annual Women of Distinction program brings together and recognizes a group of purpose-driven leaders who, like the girls, are dedicated to service and leadership.

Sponsorship opportunities available. Contact Mary Burnette at mburnette@gs-top.org or 817.735.5302 Proceeds benefit programs for the Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains.

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Things to do in April

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The Duck Commander 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race is on Sunday, April 6th. The Duck Dynasty Robertson clan will have a strong presence on their race weekend, with several attending, as well as having various VIP or honorary roles such as Grand Marshal or Honorary Starter.

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Send calendar information to Fort Worth, Texas : The City’s Magazine, c/o Jennifer Casseday-Blair, executive editor, 6777 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 130, Fort Worth, Texas 76116, or e-mail ideas to jcasseday@fwtexas.com. Special consideration will be given to submissions that include photographs. To meet publishing deadlines, information must be received two months prior to monthly magazine issue.

MuseuMs

FOCUS: Rirkrit Tiravanija, April 6–June 1

Conceptual artist Rirkrit Tiravanija is often recognized for his role in “relational aesthetics,” a movement in art in which social interaction is key and the artist is a catalyst for social exchanges. In addition to his performances, the artist has created wall drawings, sculptures, installations and text-based works that often relate to his social initiatives. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.

Hombre! Prints by Jose Guadalupe Posada, Through April 6

This exhibition commemorates the 100th anniversary of the death of José Guadalupe Posada, one of the key figures in the development of modern Mexican printmaking. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

Hanskaska: The Shirt Wearers – Plains Indian Art of Cathy A. Smith, Through April 27

2013 Hall of Fame Honoree and Emmy-winning costume designer and artist Cathy A. Smith was commissioned in January 1996 to re-create the material culture of 12 historically important Plains Indian leaders for a private museum in Santa Fe, N.M. The collection consists of the regalia, clothing and accouterments of each personage as determined from historical photographs, paintings and informants, both living and historically researched. Free. National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. 1720 Gendy St. cowgirl.net. 817.336.4475.

James McNeil Whistler: Lithographs from the Steven L. Block Collection at the Speed Art Museum, Through April 27

This exhibition showcases James McNeil Whistler’s collection of prints from the Speed Art Museum and represents the full range of the American-born artist’s lithographic career, from his early experiments in 1878 to the last works he produced before abandoning the medium in 1897. It consists of 40-plus examples of the artist’s technique and includes his ethereal images of London’s the River Thames at night, as well as his daringly modern depictions of family and friends. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

David Bates, Through May 11

In a first-ever joint collaboration, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas, present the work of artist David Bates. The exhibition is a retrospective of Bates’ work installed in both locations, with an emphasis

on painting in Fort Worth and sculpture and works on paper in Dallas. $0–$10. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.

The Wizard of Oz, Through May 11

This interactive fantasy-adventure takes children and families over the rainbow to continue the celebration of the film's 70th anniversary milestone. Travel from the humble Gale farm in Kansas to the multihued Land of Oz, where you can explore Munchinkland, the Crossroads, the Witch's Castle, and Emerald City with Dorothy and her friends. $0–$14. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum.org. 817.255.9300. Art and Appetite: American Art, Culture and Cuisine, Through May 18

This mouthwatering assemblage of 60 paintings explores the art and culture of food, investigating the many meanings and interpretations of dining in America. Free.

Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

June Wayne: The Tamarind Decade, Through July 6

June Wayne (1918–2011) was an accomplished and diverse artist who worked in a variety of media, including painting, tapestry design and film. However, she is best known as a skilled printmaker and founder of the influential Tamarind Lithography Workshop (1960–70). Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archeology, Through Aug. 10

This action-packed interactive exhibit uses the Indiana Jones film series and its costumes, models and more as both a starting point and a backdrop for an

exciting and entertaining introduction to the real science of field archaeology. Showcasing items from four different collections, Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology is far more than a static display of movie props. Museum-goers learn how archaeology has changed from the mid-20th century, when Indy’s adventures took place, until the present day. $9–$21. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum. org. 817.255.9300.

Samurai: Armor from the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection, Through Aug. 17

Travel back in time and discover the life, culture and pageantry of the revered and feared Japanese samurai warriors through more than 100 remarkable objects from one of the best and largest collections in the world. $0–$18. Kimbell Art

FOCus: Rirkrit Tiravanija Rirkrit Tiravanija,
untitled 2011 (fear eats the soul, Jan. 8–14, 2011), 2011 acrylic on newsprint on canvas, 7 panels: 86 x 72 inches (218.4 x 182.9 cm) each. Courtesy of the artist and Gavin Brown’s enterprise, New York

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Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.

Underground: Photographs by Kathy Sherman Suder, Through Aug. 17

Local photographer Kathy Sherman Suder gained international acclaim in 2004 for her color closeups of men boxing. Now she returns with an intimate nod to urban transit. The culmination of more than six years of photographing people riding the subways of London, New York, and Tokyo, the exhibit features 12 oversized works. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.

Faces of Impressionism: Portraits from the Musée d’Orsay, Through Jan. 25, 2015

Jointly organized by the Musée D’Orsay in Paris and the Kimbell in Fort Worth, this exhibit explores the character and development of the portrait in French painting and sculpture from the late 1850s until the first years of the 20th century. The major figures of Impressionist portraiture — Caillebotte, Cézanne, Degas, Monet and Renoir — will be represented in depth. Among the approximately 70 masterworks on loan will be Cézanne’s Portrait of Gustave Geffroy and Woman with a Coffee Pot; Degas’s Self-Portrait with Evariste de Valernes and L’Absinthe; and Renoir’s Portrait of Claude Monet and Yvonne and Christine Lerolle at the Piano. $0–$18. Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.

In the Moment at the Modern: A Program for People with Memory Loss, Fourth Wednesdays

Designed for people with memory loss and their caregivers, the monthly program enables participants to experience works of art at the Modern through intimate conversations with docents and thoughtful projects designed by the museum’s education staff. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., with space for up 20 participants at both times. Free. Includes admission to the galleries and all materials. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.

Leonard’s Department Store Museum

Visitors can view displays featuring hundreds of vintage items from the iconic downtown retail giant. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday–Saturday. Free. Fort Worth Screen Printing Building. 200 Carroll St. 817.336.9111. fwscreen.com.

Texas Civil War Museum

Featuring 15,000 square feet of exhibits, this is the largest Civil War museum west of the Mississippi River. The museum consists of three separate galleries that display a Civil War collection, Victorian dress collection and United Daughters of the Confederacy Texas Confederate collection. Along with the exhibits, the museum includes a 75-seat movie theater that hosts a commissioned movie, "Our Homes Our Rights – Texas in the Civil War.” Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $0–$6. 760 Jim Wright Freeway North. 817.246.2323. texascivil-

warmuseum.com.

Galleries

Jake Gilson, Through April 26

Native Californian and current Texas resident Jake

underground: Photographs Kathy Sherman Suder; London, February 2011; 2011; inkjet print; © Kathy Sherman Suder.

Gilson creates medium- and large-scale paintings on steel as well as his thematically consistent works on paper. He chemically manipulates sheets of steel by flooding the surface with an acid called “gun bluing” to achieve his subtle modulations of dark blue/black surfaces. A new element in Gilson’s recent work is the addition of oil pigment in a grid-like pattern. Free. William Campbell Contemporary Art. 4935 Byers Ave. williamcampbellcontemporaryart.com. 817.737.9566.

The Blaggs, Through May 6

Works from the talented foursome — Daniel, Dennis, Doug and Woodrow — are on display. Artspace111. 111 Hampton St. artspace111.com. 817.692.3228.

Films

ArthouseFW, Through May 24

Presented by the Lone Star Film Society, in partnership with the Modern Art Museum and Kimbell Art museum of Fort Worth, ArthouseFW presents a full year of carefully curated film programming that includes everything from the most avant garde to the most popular. It includes celebrated classics, highly anticipated new releases, films for children and families, and educational opportunities. Tickets: $5 and $7. Check the website for location, times, titles and additional info. Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. Modern Art Museum. 3200 Darnell St. lonestarfilmsociety.com

Family Film Series, Second Saturdays

Stop by the Central Library for a family-friendly flick on the second Saturday of every month. Check website for details on titles and descriptions. 1 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Library. Youth Center Discovery Theatre. 500 W. 3rd St. fortworthlibrary.org. 817.392.7745.

Films at the Modern

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth offers a variety of events and programs on films. Check the website for details on titles, times, tickets and descriptions. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org/ films.html. 817.738.9215.

First Sunday Film Club

This series showcases the Fort Worth Library’s

large and vibrant media collection. 2 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Library, Tandy Hall. 500 W. 3rd St. fortworthlibrary.org. 817.392.7323.

Magnolia at the Modern Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films shown weekly on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Check the website for titles and times, as well as for info on other film-related happenings. Tickets: $6–$9. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.

Omni Theater and Noble Planetarium Check the museum website for times and dates. fwmuseum.org/calendar. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum. org. 817.255.9300.

music

Yo-Yo Ma: A Fort Worth Symphony Gala, April 3

International cello phenom and Grammy winner Yo-Yo Ma joins the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra for a Gala concert in a spectacular pairing of orchestral and solo virtuosity. 7 p.m. Tickets: Contact the box office. Performing Arts Fort Worth. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.

Radio Days: A Salute to the Troops, April 4–6

Travel back in time to the 1940s as the FWSO honors the 70th anniversary of D-Day. Experience the magic of radio, the sole source of news during the dark days of World War II. Featuring the swinging sounds of Five by Design, it’s a splendid journey through the classic Americana airwaves. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets: $27–$79. Performing Arts Fort Worth. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.

Jennifer Higdon, Composer, April 5

Pulitzer Prize winner Jennifer Higdon maintains a full schedule of commissions, and her music is known for its technical skill and audience appeal. Hailed by the Washington Post as "a savvy, sensitive composer with a keen ear, an innate sense of form, and a generous dash of pure esprit," she is one of America's most frequently performed

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COMMITTEE: Emily Allen & Brian Delgado | Lowell Boswell | Caroline & Drew Bredthauer | Joe Brown | Wilkie Colyer | Sarah & Alan Davis

Elizabeth & Eddie Deegan | Alysa & Scott Dennett | Kate & Kyle Ewing | Rhonda & Robert Felton | Melanie & Seth Fowler | Laura Gore

Susanna Gorski | Mandi & Josh Hornsby | Kate & Neel Huey |Megan & Aaron Johnson | Shannon & Michael Moore | Ashley Nemer Abbie & Scott Pitzer | Alex Reardon | Michele & Fred Reynolds | Tonya & Jay Rosenberger | Rebecca & Clark Rucker | Abby Smith Watt Stephens | Jocelyn & Jim Tatum | Whitney & Lance Will

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Beginning april 6 the Sprint Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway will be known as the Duck Commander 500, as Willie Robertson, and his A&E reality television show "Duck Dynasty" family, which owns the company, entered into an agreement to be the title sponsor for the next three years.

composers. Presented by Cliburn Concerts, with performance held at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 2 p.m. $25. 3200 Darnell St. cliburn. org.

Stomp, April 8–13

An unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages, the international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps — to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. 1:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $38.50–$99. Performing Arts Fort Worth. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.

Jon Nakamatsu, Piano, April 17

Since his dramatic 1997 Cliburn gold medal triumph, Jon Nakamatsu's brilliant but unassuming musicianship and eclectic repertoire have made him a clear favorite throughout the world on the concert circuit. He maintains a very active touring schedule with orchestra performances, chamber collaborations, and solo recitals—as well as in the recording studio. Presented by Cliburn Concerts, with performance held at the Kimbell Art Museum. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Contact the box office. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. cliburn.org. 817.212.4280. The Fort Worth Opera Festival, April 19–May 11

The 2014 Fort Worth Opera Festival will feature “The Pearl Fishers,” “With Blood, With Ink,” “Cosi

fan Tutte,” “Forte” (one-night concert) and “Silent Night.” For dates/times, venue and ticket info, contact the Fort Worth Opera. fwopera.org. 877. FWOPERA.

Cowboy Music and Family Fun, Every Sunday

Round up the herd and join in for a Western-style music concert on the steps of the historic Livestock Exchange Building in the Fort Worth Stockyards. 2 p.m. Free. Historic Livestock Exchange Building. 131 E. Exchange Ave. cowtownopry.org. 817.521.4969.

Free Music at Coyote Drive-In, Every Weekend

Featuring different bands every weekend of the month. Call the ticket office or check the website for specifics. 6:30–8:30 p.m. Coyote Drive-In. 223 N.E. 4th St. 817.717.7767. coyotedrive-in.com.

Billy Bob’s Texas

Fort Worth Stockyards. 2520 Rodeo Plaza. billybobstexas.com. 817.624.7117. (Ticket prices general admission/reserved.) Friday and Saturday concerts at 10:30 p.m. unless noted otherwise.

April 3: The O’s. Tickets: $10

April 4: David Allan Coe. Tickets: $12/$18

April 5: Casey Donahew Band. Tickets: $15/$22

April 10: Curtis Grimes. Tickets: $10

April 11: Cody Johnson. $12/$16

April 12: Wade Bowen. Tickets: $15/$22

April 17: Folk Family Revival. Tickets: $10

April 18: Wayne Toups. Tickets: $12/$18.

April 19: Thompson Square. Tickets: $15/$25

April 24: William Clark Green. Tickets: $10

April 25: Sean McConnell. Tickets: $12/$18

April 26: Kyle Park. Tickets: $12/$16

Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge

1311 Lipscomb St. theliveoak.com. 817.926.0968

April 11: Elephant Revival with Milk Drive. 9 p.m. Tickets: $12/$25

April 26: Dirty Cello. 8 p.m. Tickets: $25

April 29: Time for Three. 8 p.m. Tickets: $20

Verizon Theatre

1001 Performance Place. Grand Prairie. verizontheatre.com. 972.854.5050.

April 3: Amy Schumer. 8 p.m. Tickets:

$37.50–$45.00

April 5: Top Shelf Comedy Tour: Bruce Bruce, Earthquake, Arnex J., Gary Owen. 8 p.m. Tickets: $47.25–$78.75

SportS

Texas Motor Speedway

Race For tickets and more information, please visit www.texasmotorspeedway.com.

Thursday, April 3:

NASCAR Nationwide Series Practice. Friday, April 4: SportsDay Qualifying Day Powered by The Dallas Morning News NASCAR Nationwide Series.

Friday, April 4: O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race.

Saturday, April 5: SportsDay Qualifying Day Powered by The Dallas Morning News NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Sunday, April 6: Duck Commander 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

Texas Rangers texas.rangers.mlb.com

April 1: vs. Phillies, 7:05 p.m.

April 2: vs. Phillies, 7:05 p.m.

April 4: @ Rays, 6:10 p.m.

April 5: @ Rays, 6:10 p.m.

April 6: @ Rays, 12:40 p.m.

April 7: @ Red Sox, 6:10 p.m.

April 8: @ Red Sox, 5:10 p.m.

April 9: @ Red Sox, 3:05 p.m.

April 11: vs. Astros, 7:05 p.m.

April 12: vs. Astros, 7:05 p.m.

April 13: vs. Astros, 2:05 p.m.

April 14: vs. Mariners, 7:05 p.m.

April 15: vs. Mariners, 7:05 p.m.

April 16: vs. Mariners, 7:05 p.m.

April 17: vs. Mariners, 1:05 p.m.

April 18: vs. White Sox, 7:05 p.m.

April 19: vs. White Sox, 7:05 p.m.

April 20: vs. White Sox, 2:05 p.m.

April 21: @ Athletics, 9:05 p.m.

April 22: @ Athletics, 9:05 p.m.

April 23: @ Athletics, 2:35 p.m.

April 25: vs. Mariners, 9:10 p.m.

April 26: vs. Mariners, 8:10 p.m.

April 27: vs. Mariners, 3:10 p.m.

April 28: @ Athletics, 7:05 p.m.

April 29: @ Athletics, 7:05 p.m.

April 30: @ Athletics, 7:05 p.m. TCU gofrogs.cstv.com

Baseball

April 1: @ UT Arlington, 6:30 p.m.

April 4: vs. West Virginia, 6:30 p.m.

April 5: vs. West Virginia, 4 p.m.

April 6: vs. West Virginia, 1 p.m.

April 8: @ Dallas Baptist, 6:30 p.m.

April 11: @ Kansas, 6 p.m.

April 12: @ Kansas, 2 p.m.

April 13: @ Kansas, 1 p.m.

April 15: vs. Houston Baptist, 6:30 p.m.

April 17: @ UT, 6 p.m.

April 18: @ UT, 4 p.m.

April 19: @ UT, 2 p.m.

April 22: @ Texas Tech, 6 p.m.

April 25: vs. Cal State Northridge, 6:30 p.m.

April 26: vs. Cal State Northridge, 4 p.m.

April 27: vs. Cal State Northridge, 1 p.m.

April 29: @ Stephen F. Austin, 6:30 p.m. UTA utamavs.com

Baseball

April 1: vs. TCU, 6:30 p.m.

April 4: vs. Louisiana-Monroe, 6:30 p.m.

April 5: vs. Louisiana-Monroe, 2 p.m.

April 6: vs. Louisiana-Monroe, 1 p.m.

April 8: @ Houston Baptist

April 11–13: @ Georgia State

April 15: @ UT

April 18–20: vs. Louisiana, 6:30 p.m.

April 22: @ Oklahoma@ Troy

Stage and theater

Orlando, April 3–May 4

In a journey that defies time and the laws of nature,

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a strapping young English nobleman falls asleep, and upon waking, finds that he is now a she. One of Virginia Woolf’s most acclaimed novels, the story of Orlando is a fantastical free-fall into the mysteries of love, knowledge, identity and not only what it means to live in the present moment, but imagining who we may become in the next. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $28 Thursdays and Sundays, $32 Fridays and Saturdays. Stage West Theatre. 823 W. Vickery Blvd. stagewest.org. 817. STG.WEST.

Hunting and Gathering, April 10–May 4

A lightning-quick comedy by Brooke Berman, this play follows four 20- and 30-somethings as they move in and out of each other’s lives and apartments and search for the true meaning of home. Tickets: $18–$33. Amphibian Stage. Productions. Berlene T. & Jarrell R. Milburn Theatre. 120 S. Main Street. amphibianproductions.org. 817.923.3012

The Firebird, April 12–13

Presented by Ballet Frontier of Texas. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $16. W.E. Scott Theatre. 1300 Gendy St. balletfrontier.org. 817.852.6887.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, April 18, 19, 25–27

An adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning story of Brick and his wife Maggie, who are celebrating the 65th birthday of Brick’s father, Big Daddy Pollitt. Big Daddy is bothered by the rocky relationship between his beloved son Brick, an aging football hero who has taken up drinking, and his beautiful and feisty wife Maggie.

As the hot summer evening unfolds, the veneer of Southern Gentility slips away as unpleasant truths emerge. 2 p.m. (April 26 and 27) and 8 p.m. (all days except the 27th) Tickets: 866.811.4111. Fort Worth Community Arts Center, Sanders Theatre. 1300 Gendy St. stolenshakespeareguild. org. 817.988.2058.

Peter Pan, April 25–May 11

Fly off to Neverland with Peter Pan, Wendy and Tinkerbell and join the Lost Boys in a magical, musical adventure as they battle against the evil Captain Hook and his band of pirates. Suitable for all ages. Tickets: $10–$34. Casa Mañana Theatre. 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. casamanana.org. 817.332.2272.

The Other Place, May 1–24

Juliana Smithton is an intelligent and successful neurologist whose life is coming apart. Her husband filed for divorce, her daughter eloped with a much older man and her own health is uncertain. In this brilliantly crafted script, nothing is as it seems. Piece by piece, a mystery unfolds as fact blurs with fiction, past collides with present, and the elusive truth finally surfaces. By Sharr White. (Adult language.) 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets: $20–$35. Circle Theatre. 230 W. 4th St. circletheatre.com. 817.877.3040.

How I Became a Pirate, Through April 6

Join young Jeremy Jacob as he sets sail with Captain Braid Beard and his mates and finds his own heart in the process. Terrific songs like “A Good One to Boot,” “Green Teeth,” “I’m Really Just a Sensitive Guy,” “You’ve Got to Talk Like a Pirate,” ‘Pirates Dot Aaargh!,” and many others will have you rolling in the aisles. Suitable for all ages. Tickets: $10–$34. Casa Mañana Theatre. 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. casamanana.org. 817.332.2272.

Ain’t Misbehavin’, Through April 20

This is a rollicking, finger-snapping, toe-tapping, Tony Award-winning musical tribute to the black entertainers of the early 1900s that centers on the music of one of the most prolific musicians of the time, Thomas "Fats" Waller. 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets: $18, $25. Jubilee Theatre. 506 Main St. jubileetheatre.org. 817.338.4411.

Comedy

Arlington Improv and Restaurant, Ongoing

Different standup comedians perform weekly. 309 Curtis Mathes Way, Ste. 147. improv.com. 817.635.5555.

Four Day Weekend, Fridays and Saturdays

This popular Fort Worth-based improvisational comedy troupe performs skits and songs based on audience suggestions. 18 and up, $20. 312 Houston St. fourdayweekend.com. 817.226.4329.

Hyena’s Comedy Night Club, Ongoing

Various performances each week in downtown Fort Worth, ranging from local to national stars. 425 Commerce St. hyenascomedynightclub.com. 817.877.5233.

other AttrACtions And events

Butterflies in the Garden, Through April 6

Presented by the Botanical Research Institute

of Texas, Butterflies in the Garden is the largest exhibit of live, exotic butterflies in North Central Texas. During the five-week event, approximately 12,000 exotic butterflies of every color and size will be released in Botanic Garden’s conservatory. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tickets: $0–$10. Fort Worth Botanic Garden. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. brit.org. fwbg. org. 817.392.5510.

Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival, April 10–13

Winner of the IFEA's Grand Pinnacle Award for three of the past five years and the largest/highestrated arts fest in the Southwest, the 29th annual Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival is a showcase of nationally recognized art, savory food, live concerts, performance artists and — above all else tons of fun! April 10, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; April 11 and 12, 10 a.m.–11 p.m.; April 13, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Free. Downtown Fort Worth. mainstreetartsfest. org.

Garden Thyme, April 10, May 8 and June 12

Come learn about a variety of gardening and nature topics in this brand-new monthly series hosted by resident gardening guru, master composter and master naturalist Pat. Topics will vary by month but may include anything from herbs to bluebirds. March’s topic: hot vs. cold compost. Come dressed to get dirty! No reservations required. 10 a.m.—noon. Cost is regular Village admission. Log Cabin Village. 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane. logcabinvillage.org. 817.392.5881.

Making Your Own “Housewife,” April 12

A Civil War soldier was often sent to battle with a small rolled-up fabric wallet (“housewife”) containing items to make emergency repairs to his uniform. Join Teresa as she guides you through the process of making your own kit/fabric wallet that can be used for everything from sewing to carrying tools. Program is designed to be an adult or adult/ child activity. Limit of two children per adult. $15 per person fee includes general Village admission and class materials. Reservations required. Call 817.392.5881 or RSVP on Facebook by April 10 to make reservations. Log Cabin Village. 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane. logcabinvillage.org.

Partners in Pollination, Through April 5

This fascinating exhibit showcases the relationship between native plants and pollinators, the significance of this relationship in the balance of nature and the ecological services that pollinators provide in our daily lives. Visitors will gain a better understanding of their role in protecting pollinators and the native plants they depend upon. Kids will enjoy the pollinator pretend center and other fun educational activities. Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; 10 a.m.–2 p.m., First Saturday of the month. Free. Botanical Research Institute of Texas. 1700 University Drive. brit.org. 817.332.4441.

Lennox Woods – The Ancient Forest, Through May 8

This is a multiyear project by artist Deborah Paris to explore and record the pristine beauty and magnificence of the Lennox Woods Preserve in Northeast Texas, one of the most pristine old growth forests in the state. Underwritten and sponsored by Galerie Kornye West, the project

main street The award-winning fest of the year is back for its 29th year! Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival runs April 10–13 in the heart of downtown. Photo courtesy of Brian Luenser.

Opening Doors Dinner & Silent Auction

Benefiting MHMR of Tarrant County

Honoring

Roy C. Brooks, Tarrant County Commissioner

Opening Doors Leader

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Joe T. Garcia’s Patio

2201 North Commerce St.

6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Program Sponsor UNT Health Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

Libations Sponsor Frost Bank - Wealth Advisor Group

Sponsors

Amerigroup • Auburn Pharmaceutical • Board of Trustees MHMR of Tarrant County • Cigna-HealthSpring Friends of MHMR Visions • JPS Foundation • Mental Health Services - MHMR of Tarrant County Mesa Springs • Nancy and Roy Rimmer • Beth Rivers and Woody Grossman • Rosalyn G. Rosenthal Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. • Steve and Pam Smith • Jim and Linda Teague • W-W-B HealthCare Assc. Fort Worth, Texas magazine

To purchase tickets or become a sponsor, visit www.MHMRtarrant.org, email visions@mhmrtc.org or call 817-569-4503.

For more than 40 years, MHMR has improved the lives of people with health care needs, such as substance abuse, psychiatric disorders, and intellectual delays and disabilities. 100% of all donations from this event are used to support programs that change people’s lives.

MHMR Visions is the foundation for MHMR of Tarrant County.

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will encompass 50-plus works of art including paintings, drawings, etchings and dry points to be exhibited in multiple venues in 2014 and beyond. A film documenting the project has been commissioned and will be shown at the exhibitions, and a blog will chronicle the course of the project, recording what happens in the woods, in the studio and elsewhere in connection with this unique, multidisciplinary project. Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; 10 a.m.–2 p.m., First Saturday of the month. Free. Botanical Research Institute of Texas. 1700 University Drive. brit.org. 817.332.4441.

Martin House Brewery tour, Saturdays

Admission includes a souvenir pint glass, guided brewery tour and three complimentary pints. $10. 2–5 p.m. Martin House Brewery. 220 S. Sylvania Ave., Ste. 209. 817.222.0177.

revolver Brewery tour, Saturdays

Great beer, fresh country air, picnic tables, a band, barbecue or fajitas, corn bag toss and an informative tour of the brewery. Noon–3 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a Revolver Brewing pint glass. Food vendors will be on site. Revolver Brewery. 5650 Matlock Road, Granbury. revolverbrewing. com. 817.736.8034.

150 Years of Fort worth Satellite exhibit, ongoing

The exhibit traces the city’s development, from its beginning as a frontier outpost, through its rowdy youth as a cattle town, to present day. Created by the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, in cooperation with City Center Development Co. Open daily from 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Free. Historic Fire Station No. 1. Second and Commerce streets. fwmuseum.org. 817.871.7686.

Brit First Saturday, ongoing

Free family fun and activities on the first Saturday of the month, including a farmers market that features a variety of fresh, seasonal produce sourced from local gardens based around Fort Worth. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Botanical Research Institute of Texas. 1700 University Drive. brit.org/firstsaturday. 817.332.4441.

Brit tours, ongoing

Lace up your sneakers and learn about Botanical Research Institute of Texas’ history, present and future, research programs, herbarium, libraries, educational programs and its sustainable building. Thursdays 1:30 p.m., first Saturday of the month 10:30 a.m. Free. Botanical Research Institute of Texas. 1700 University Drive. brit.org.

817.332.4441.

Cattle Baron Mansions, ongoing

Tour the Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House and Thistle Hill mansion and stand where the famous cattle barons stood when livestock was king and ranching ruled the Southwest. Wed.–Fri., hourly, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun., hourly, 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Tickets: $15/adults, $7.50/children 12 and under. Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House, 1110 Penn St. Historic Fort Worth. historicfortworth.org. 817.332.5875.

Fort worth Botanic Garden, ongoing

A peaceful haven nestled in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District, the Garden is home to more than 2,500 species of native and exotic plants that flourish in its 23 specialty gardens. Open daily from dawn until dusk. Free. Admission fees apply to Conservatory and Japanese Gardens. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. fwbg.org. 817.871.7686.

Fort worth Herd Cattle drive, ongoing

The world’s only twice daily cattle drive. Historic Fort Worth Stockyards on East Exchange Avenue in front of the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building. 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Fort worth nature Center and refuge, ongoing

The 3,621-acre refuge is one of the largest cityowned nature centers in the United States with more than 20 miles of hiking trails. The center provides a variety of regular and special programs. Check website for details. Refuge: Open daily from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Hardwicke Interpretive Center: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily. Admission: $2–$5. 9601 Fossil Ridge Road. fwnaturecenter.org. 817.392.7410. Fort worth water Gardens, ongoing

Designed by famed architect Philip Johnson, the 5-acre downtown park features a peaceful oasis of fountains and pools. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. daily. 1502 Commerce St. Free. 817.871.5700.

Fort worth Zoo, ongoing

The oldest zoo in Texas, the Fort Worth Zoo was founded in 1909 and has grown into a nationally ranked facility, housing nearly 7,000 native and exotic animals. Open daily at 10 a.m. Tickets: adults (13+), $12; children (3–12), $9 (2 and under free); seniors (65+), $9. Wednesdays: halfprice. 1989 Colonial Parkway. fortworthzoo.org. 817.759.7555.

Granbury Ghosts and Legends tour, Fridays and Saturdays

Hour-long walking excursion around Granbury’s historic downtown square guided by actors dressed in Civil War-era attire. 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. $7–$10. 116 W. Bridge St. granburytours. com. 817.559.0849.

Hiking: Horseshoe trail at Grapevine Lake, ongoing

The first portion of the hike (approximately 1.5

miles) consists of an old paved park road now open only to foot and bike traffic. Several dirt loop path options are available along the paved path that offer short side trips down to the water’s edge. Sunday–Saturday 6 a.m.–9 p.m. Free. West Northwest Highway and South Main Street. Horseshoe Trail is located on the west side of Oak Grove Park at Grapevine Lake. 817.410.3000.

Log Cabin Village, ongoing

Step back in time to the 1800s at Log Cabin Village, a living history museum devoted to the preservation of Texas’ pioneer heritage. Tue.–Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 1–5 p.m. Tickets: $4–$5. Log Cabin Village. 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane. logcabinvillage.org. 817.392.5881.

rahr & Sons Brewery tour, ongoing

There is a $10 tour admission fee for anyone over 18, but a tour of the brewery and a Rahr & Sons pint glass that holds up to three free beer samples are yours for no additional charge. Wednesdays, 5–7:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 1–3 p.m. Rahr Brewery. 701 Galveston Ave. rahrbrewing.com. 817.810.9266.

river Legacy Living Science Center, ongoing

The 12,000-square-foot nature center offers interactive exhibits, terrariums, aquariums, nature trails and Saturday events. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Saturday. 703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington. Free. riverlegacy.org. 817.860.6752.

Southside urban Market, ongoing

Their mission is to foster relations among a diverse group of people, promote local artisans, encourage eco-friendly food production and promote healthy living. Saturdays 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Southside Fort Worth on the corner of South Main and East Daggett. southsideurbanmarket.com.

Stockyards Championship rodeo, ongoing Full-on rodeo action Friday and Saturday night, year-round at the historic Cowtown Coliseum. 121 E. Exchange Ave. 8 p.m. Tickets: $15–$20.

Stockyards walking tours, Saturdays

Wrangler Walking Tour: Historical facts, culture and stories of the Stockyards. 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Tickets: $6–$8. Available in Spanish, French, German, Japanese and English. Stockyards Station, 130 E. Exchange Ave. stockyardsstation. com.

Vintage railroad: trinity river run, thursdays–Sundays

Hit the rails in an authentic Victorian-style coach between Grapevine and the Fort Worth Stockyards. From the Fort Worth location, visitors can ride on a trip to the Trinity River and back, enjoying beautiful scenery and the 19th-century ambience of a steam locomotive. 3:15–4:15 p.m. $6–$10. Grapevine Vintage Railroad – Fort Worth. 140 E. Exchange Ave. grapevinetexasusa. com. 817.410.3123.

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Culinary ventures in and around town

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MAX's Wine Dive Chef Stefon Rishel has been pleasing patrons in the Fort Worth community since the opening of the restaurant.

Fort Worth, Texas: The City’s

love the wine you’re with

Let’s face it, we can’t all be sommeliers. Luckily, at MAX’s Wine Dive you don’t have to be — and they like it that way.

| by Jenni hanley | photography by Jason Kindig |

With six locations in t exas, o wner Jerry l asco has made many a believer out of his unique “wine dive” concept. It’s inspired by the kind of dive bar where everybody knows your name, and it pairs a carefully curated wine selection with the comfort foods you grew up loving. Think “fine dining,” but add a jukebox and subtract the white tablecloth and bill that’s more expensive than your next car payment.

“MAX’s kind of makes fun of the historical pretension that surrounds wine in this country,” Lasco admits, adding that MAX’s is all about having fun. “You can play George Strait or ZZ Top on the jukebox and wear jeans and cowboy hats.”

Speaking of cowboy hats, the new Fort Worth location has plenty of personality. Lasco had been eyeing the spot for a couple of years before finally taking the plunge last fall, and it already seems to have gained a loyal following. Perhaps that’s because he knows his audience.

“Fort Worth is a very cool, vibrant town with a great history,” he says. “Our goal is to fit in to the community.” MAX’s does that and more by decorating organically, leaving the artwork, music and kitsch choices to the employees themselves, which gives the place a very homey, genuine vibe. Whimsical, cubism-esque portraits of celebs like Michael Jordan and Steven Tyler — all painted by local Fort Worth artist Chris Gonzales — line the walls. Sprinkled among rows and rows of wine sit vintage records from diverse artists like Jimmy Buffet, the Foo Fighters and Meat Loaf. A “Come and Take It” flag hangs proudly above the retro jukebox. Everyone is treated like a rock star. And the wine is always flowing.

“Carpe vino,” they say.

So where’s the food in the middle of all this wine seizing? Well, let’s just say you better bring an appetite. MAX’s is all about

The casual atmosphere and comfort foods have been drawing large crowds at MAX's Wine Dive. (left) Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

location: 2421 W. 7th St., #109

Fort Worth, 76107

for info call: 817.870.1100

price range: $$-$$$

hours: Mon.-Fri., 4p.m.midnight; Sat., 10a.m.midnight; Sun., 10a.m.10p.m.

what we like: We are a fan of any place you can get chicken fried steak paired with champagne.

what we don't: If you are counting your calories, this might not be your best bet.

our recommendation: You can't leave this dining establishment without trying the

comfort with a twist, from the fried chicken to the grilled cheese. And everything is made from scratch. Executive Chef Stefon Rishel often scouts the local farmers markets for the freshest ingredients, updating the menu seasonally. The kitchen also emphasizes all things good and local, sourcing ingredients whenever possible from places like Empire Baking Co., Niman Ranch, Latte Da Dairy, Lone Star Foods, Beeman Ranch and Magnolia Cheese Co.

But where to start? Go for the classics first. These are listed on the left side of the menu, which stays the same year round at all locations (the right side of the menu is more experimental, featuring seasonal dishes and special prix fixe menus).

The first classic listed is MAX’s Famous Southern Fried Chicken—and there’s a reason it’s famous. It’s cooked in a way that seals in the juices, leaving you with a slightly sweet bite that’s tender inside and crispy outside. You’ll get a thigh, breast and leg, all served with mashed potatoes,

collard greens and Texas toast. Or you can do what our neighbors did and order double mash, sub mac ‘n’ cheese, or any other combo that gets your mouth watering. Just don’t forget to wash it down with champagne, as the waiters cheerily suggest. Another must-try is the grilled cheese and tomato soup. A far cry from the white bread and Kraft singles you grew up with, this gourmet version includes buttery, toasted artisan bread loaded up with Gruyère, provolone and roasted red bell pepper, served with a cup of creamy tomato soup and homemade truffle parmesan chips. This one is for both your inner child and your cheese-loving, calorie-count-forsaking adult.

The menu also includes a variety of shareable plates, from the cultish Pan Borracho (drunk bread) and Nacho Mama’s Oysters to the Pork-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers and MAX ’n’ Cheese. And don’t for-

get dessert. Peanut butter cheesecake and chocolate chip cookies topped with homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream are sure to please any palate, or you can satisfy your sweet tooth from the seasonal menu with something like rich and creamy chocolate mousse. Naturally, there is a great wine to go with each, and your wellinformed waiter will be happy to help you make the right choice.

“Down-home comfort foods pair like everything else — with wine,” Lasco shares, referring again to his dislike of pretension. “It’s like the difference between wearing a suit and tie, and jeans. They both get the job done, but one is more comfortable.”

So go ahead and check out the Dive for yourself. How often can you ask, “What wine would go best with my grilled cheese and haute dog?” But at MAX’s it’s normal. And you’ll even get a solid answer.

MAX 'n' Cheese.

The MAX 'n' Cheese was an instant hit amoung the comfort-food-loving clientele.

Chef Stefon Rishel knows that his down-home creations pair well with the wines they offer at MAX's Wine Dive.

traditional tokyo

Tokyo Cafe was owner Jarry Ho’s first big success, followed by his tapas-style sensation, Shinjuku Station. On a recent visit, Ho mentioned that he is in the early stages of bringing an authentic Chinese restaurant to town perhaps by the end of the year.

Upon entry of the restaurant, diners are greeted by paper lanterns, shoji screens and an enticing sushi bar. Seating is scattered throughout with exposed wooden trusses overhead in the first room followed by vaulted and painted ceilings in the window-lined dining room just beyond.

location: 5121 Pershing Ave. Fort Worth, 76107 for info call: 817.737.8568

price range: $$

hours: Mon. - Thu.

11:00a.m. - 9p.m.; Fri. 11a.m.-10p.m.; Sat. noon10p.m.; Closed Sundays what we like: The traditional Japanese menu items with updated twists. what we don't: One of our rolls was overpowered by the mayo and cream cheese.

our recommendation: Try the authentic Yakisoba.

The menu is traditional Japanese fare with a few updated twists. Chef Kevin Martinez always executes them neatly, like the Hama Chili ($13). This is an attractive appetizer of freshly sliced yellowtail folded around shiso leaves and decorated with thin slices of jalapeño and a dot of Sriracha sauce for added flavor. An order of Stir Fried Edamame ($5) also has a little spice. The tender soybeans are tossed in soy sauce and spices, with a lovely char that makes for an addictive snack.

You cannot go wrong with the interesting sushi and sashimi menu. The Dan Dan Roll ($13) is an eye-catching presentation drizzled with chili mayo. A combination of crab, cream cheese, smoked salmon and mango is topped with four assorted sashimi. I felt that the mayo and cream cheese overpowered the other flavors, but it was certainly fresh and filling. Another specialty roll I tried for the first time was the Lobster Roll ($13) filled with tempura lobster, cream cheese, avocado and scallions, wrapped in pale soy paper. It was accompanied by a rich lobster bisque sauce that reinforced the headliner.

I always love the authentic Yakisoba ($9-$11.50, depending on the meat you choose). It is typical street food found all over Tokyo, and this version is perfectly seasoned and prepared to transport you. For dessert try the Fried Banana with Green Tea and Red Bean Ice Creams ($7). They wrap bananas in wonton wrappers and deep-fry them. Both house-made ice creams are creamy and delicious, plenty for sharing.

| by courtney dabney | photography by jason Kindig |

The Dan Dan Roll (seen here) is an eye-catching presentation drizzled with chili mayo. For dessert try the Fried Banana with Green Tea and Red Bean Ice Creams (right).

Little Sprouts

Getting kids involved in the gardening process at an early age encourages a healthy love of vegetables.

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden offers a monthly program from April through November for children ages 18 months – 3 years that explores the tastes, smells, colors and textures of vegetables as well as basic gardening tasks. Ideal for the little ones that love being outside, the events are set in the Backyard Vegetable Garden and are free to the public. The class size is limited to the first 18 children who arrive.

Gail Manning, education horticulturist at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, says, “Little Sprouts is an opportunity for a grownup and toddler to explore together a nature topic in a setting geared for 3 and under. Children play at garden tasks like watering or digging with a trowel. We get messy in our investigation, digging into fruits to find the seed(s) inside, an example for April. We walk around the vegetable garden and see the process of growing. We taste what’s ripe. It’s fun and low-key. There’s a garden staff member there, but the caregiver leads the experience for her child.”

Other free events include Discovery Days where families with kids 4 years old and up explore topics such as seeds and backyard composting. Garden Talks are held in June and September to inform the public about drought-tolerant plants and rain gardens. For more information about these programs at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, call 817.392.5534 or visit fwbg.org. —FWTX Staff

Bountiful Harvest

On April 12, Grapevine will celebrate its 22nd Annual Blessing of the Vines & New Vintage Wine and Gallery Trail. Guests can start the day at Delaney Vineyards where they will walk through rows of grapes, serenaded by a mariachi band as they experience the centuries-old European blessing ritual performed by a priest. A complimentary tasting and live entertainment follow the blessing, which begins at 11 a.m. and is free to the public.

Next, wine lovers can taste a variety of wines in many of Grapevine’s tasting rooms while enjoying artwork throughout the city. Tickets for the New Vintage Wine and Gallery Trail are $49 per person and include three wine tastings at each of Grapevine’s winery tasting rooms, food offerings, live entertainment and a commemorative wine glass. Complimentary shuttles run continuously during event hours. For more information or to purchase tickets for the New Vintage Wine and Gallery Trail, please call the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau at 817.410.3185 or visit grapevinetexasusa.com/newvintage.

The Backyard Vegetable Garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden is the perfect setting to teach your little ones about fresh vegetables and basic gardening tasks.

The flavors of Fort Worth. Get a sneak peek of upcoming food coverage in the magazine as well as special web-only recipes from Judie Byrd, plus an inside view from Russell Kirkpatrick of what it’s like planning the 2014 Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival. Get the latest reviews, food news and recipes, plus advance word on the tastiest deals in town. See more at: fwtx.com/blogs/ bon-appetit

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Midnight Snacks

While Whataburger or the Waffle House certainly served their purpose when you were in high school and college, here are some of the city's best "grown-up" options when you need a bite after midnight.

by Courtney Dabney

Velvet Taco

(Thurs. open until 3 a.m., Fri. & Sat. open until 4 a.m.)

Known for their handmade tortillas, the menu is both unusual and affordable, making ordering the biggest challenge. You have to ask yourself, "Am I in the mood for the Roast Pork Bahn Mi or maybe the Grilled Mediterranean Flank?" If you can't decide, you could just go with the Hangover Burger — just to be on the safe side.

Flying Saucer

Draught Emporium

(Sun.-Tues. open until 1 a.m., Wed.-Fri. open until 2 a.m.).

The Saucer's vast biergarten is the perfect place to enjoy after-hours people watching. With an eclectic menu, you will find something to suit every late-night craving. From Bratwurst to Shepherd's Pie, this downtown gastro pub serves up great grub.

Ol' South Pancake House (Open 24 hours)

The German pancakes are epic. Ordering a Dutch Baby might make you feel better about yourself in the short-term, but let's face it, by the time you have licked your

plate clean of butter, lemon and powdered sugar, you are going to want to order another one anyway.

Rodeo Goat

(Fri. & Sat. open until 2 a.m.)

Widely regarded as some of the best burgers in town — and I certainly agree — their casual patio is the place to take in the stars and strap on your late-night feed bag. With mouthwatering varieties like the Cowboy Murrin featuring fried onions, jalapeños, pickle chutney and bar-b-que sauce, The Goat is calling your name.

Fuzzy’s on Berry (Fri. and Sat. open until 3 a.m.)

Like Fort Worth's "poet laureate"

Pat Green once said, "Someday I hope to walk along heaven's street, and I'll still be looking for my taco meat." Hey man...we can all relate!

The Berry Street location is the only one catering to those red-eye taco runs, and their loaded nachos are sure to set off a feeding frenzy.

Benito's Mexican Cuisine

(Fri. & Sat. open until 2 a.m.)

This is one of my favorite places to go when dressed in formal attire. Benito's features authentic Mexican mole sauces and slow-cooked guisado (stews). You cannot go wrong with the Migas or any of the Huevos Rancheros selections. You might even try something completely different, like the Tamale Oaxaqueno —tamales wrapped in banana leaves.

Café Brazil

(Thurs.-Sat. open 24 hours)

A cornerstone of the TCU campus, Cafe Brazil is always aglow with laptops and cell phones. Specialty coffee concoctions like Crème Brulée or English Toffee are like dessert in a cup. Breakfast foods abound — omelets, crepes, pancakes and French toast are sure to hit the spot.

Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge

(Saturday open until 2 a.m.)

The rooftop dining area feels like a tree house for adults. You can nosh on Bruschetta, Risotto or Loaded Fries topped with Revolver Bock braised pork and a mixture of cheeses. Enjoy twinkle lights dripping from live oak branches and a wonderful skyline view of downtown.

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Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 230 N. Center St., 817.801.0300. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Fri; All Day 11am-9pm Sat. and Sun. $

BlackFinn Restaurant & Saloon 4001 Bagpiper Way, Ste. 101, 817.468.3332. 11am-2am daily. $-$$

Bj’s Restaurant And Brewhouse 201 Interstate 20 E., 817.465.5225. 11am-midnight Mon.-Wed.; 11am-1am Thu-Fri.; 10am-midnight Sat-Sun. $-$$

Buttermilk Café 337 Pipeline Road, 817.285.9340. 6:30am-8pm Mon.-Wed.; 6:30am-9pm Thu.-Sat.; 6:30am-3pm Sun. $

Chef Point Cafe 5901 Watauga Rd., Watauga, 817.656.0080. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.; 7am-10pm Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. Breakfast Saturdays. $-$$

Dave & Busters 425 Curtis Mathes Way, 817.525.2501. 11am-midnight Sat.-Wed.; 11:30am-1am Thu.-Fri. $$

Garden Cottage Tea Room 5505 Davis Blvd., 817.656.9780. 10am-6pm Mon.-Sat.; 1pm-5pm Sun. $

Houlihan’s 401 E. 1-20 Hwy., 817.375.3863. 11am-11pm, bar 1am Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight, bar 2am Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm, bar midnight Sun. $$-$$$

Humperdink's Restaurant And Brewery 700 Six Flags Drive, 817.640.8553. 11am-midnight Sun.-Thu.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. $$

Olenjack’s Grille 770 Road to Six Flags East, Ste. 100., 817.226.2600. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$$ J Gilligan's Bar & Grill 400 E. Abram. 817.274.8561. 11am-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11ammidnight Thu.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $

Mac’s Bar & Grill 6077 W. I-20, 817.572.0541. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-2:30pm and 3pm-10pm Sun. $$ Market Street 5605 Colleyville Blvd., 817.577.5020. 6am-10pm daily. $ No Frills Grill 4914 Little Rd., 817.478.1766. Other locations: 801 S. Main St. #109, Keller, 817.741.6344; 2851 Matlock Rd., Ste. 422, Mansfield, 817.473.6699. 11am-2am daily. $

Olenjack’s Grille 770 Road to Six Flags East, Ste. 100., 817.226.2600. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$$

Potager 315 S. Mesquite St., 817.861.2292. 11am3pm Tues.-Wed.; 11am-9pm Thu.-Sat. Cash/ Check only $$ Rose Garden Tearoom 3708 W. Pioneer Pkwy., 817.795.3093. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 12pm-3:30pm Sun. $ The Sanford House 506 N. Center St.,

817.861.2129. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Wed.Sun.; Dinner Hours 6-9pm Thu.-Sat. $-$$

Southern Recipes Grill 2715 N. Collins St., 817.469.9878. 11am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 8am-9pm Sat.; 8am-4pm Sun. $-$$

Steve's Garden & Grill 223 Depot St., Mansfield. 817.473.8733. Tues.-Thur. 11am-9pm; Fri. 11am-10pm; Sat. 4 pm-10pm; Sun.-Mon. closed. $-$$

Ventana Grille 7005 Golf Club Dr., 817.548.5047. 6:30am-9pm daily $-$$ Burleson

Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 120 S. Main St., 817.447.3400. 11am-9pm daily $

Dalton's Bar & Grill 200 S. Main St., 817.295.5456. 11am-midnight Mon.-Wed. and Sun.; 11am-2am Thu.-Sat. $$

The Porch 140 S. Wilson St., 817.426.9900. 6:30am-8pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Fort Worth

Bird Cafe 155 E. 4th and Commerce, 817.332.2473. 5pm - midnight daily. $$

Bluebonnet Café 2223 Haltom Rd., Haltom City, 817.834.4988. 6:15am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat. $ Brewed 801 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.945.1545. 8am-11pm Tue.-Wed.; 8am-midnight Thu.-Sat.; 9:30am-2:30pm Sun. $-$$

Buffalo Bros Pizza Wings & Subs 3015 S. University Dr., 817. 386.9601. 11 am-11 pm Sun.-Sat. $$

Buttons 4701 W. Freeway, 817.735.4900. Lunch Hours 11am-10pm Sun.-Tues.; 11am-midnight Wed.-Thu.; 11am-2am Fri; noon-2am Sat. $$$ Cat City Grill 1208 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.916.5333. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm10pm Fri.-Sat.; Brunch: 10:30am-1:30pm Sun. $$-$$$

Charleston’s 3020 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8900. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Cowtown Diner 305 Main St., 817.332.9555. 8 am-9pm daily. $$-$$$

Curly’s Custard 4017 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.763.8700. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Del Frisco's Grille 154 E. 3rd St., 817.887.9900. Brunch - 11am-3pm Sat.-Sun.; Lunch - 11am3pm Mon.-Sun.; Dinner - 3pm-10pm Sun. & 3pm-11pm Mon.-Sat. $$

Dixie House Cafe 3701 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0883. Other locations: 6200 E. Lancaster, 817.451.6180; 5401 S. Hulen St., 817.361.8500; 5401 Blue Mound Rd., 817.625.4115, Dinner Friday Nights. 6:30am2pm Mon.-Thu. & Sat.; 6:30am-8:30pm Fri. $ Drew’s Place 5701 Curzon Ave., 817.735.4408.

10:30am-7pm Tue.-Thu.; 10:30am-8pm Fri.; 10:30am-6pm Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $-$$ Ellerbe Fine Foods 1501 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817.926.3663. Closed Sun.-Mon.; 11am-2pm and 5:30pm-9pm, Tues.-Thu.; 11am2pm and 5:30-10pm, Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm, Sat. $$-$$$

Fred’s Texas Cafe 915 Currie St., 817.332.0083. 10:30am-midnight Tue.-Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. Closed Mon. 2730 Western Center, 817.232.0111. Mon.-Sat. 10:30am-midnight Mon.-Sat.; Noon-9pm, Sun. 3509 Blue Bonnet Circle, 817.916.4650 $$

Little Red Wasp 808 Main St., 817.877.3111. 11am - 10pm Mon.-Thurs.; 11am - midnight Fri.; 10am - midnight Sat.; 10am - 10pm Sun. $$-$$$

Lucile’s Stateside Bistro 4700 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.4761. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$

Lunch Box 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.2181. 10:30am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 10:30am-2:30pm Sat.Sun. $

MAX's Wine Dive 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 1304 E. Copeland Rd., Arlington, 817.543.0544. 4pm-11pm Mon.Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.; 9am-midnight Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$

Montgomery Street Café 2421 W. 7th St., 817.870.1100. 6am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-noon Sat. $

Old Neighborhood Grill 1633 Park Place Ave., 817.923.2282. 7am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $

Ol’ South Pancake House 1509 S. University Dr., 817.336.0311. Open 24 hours. $ Paris Coffee Shop 700 W. Magnolia, 817.335.2041. 6am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Breakfast Only 6am-11am Sat. $

Park Hill Cafe 2974 Park Hill Dr., 817.921.5660. Lunch Hours 10am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Hours 6pm-9pm; Brunch 10am-1pm Sun. $-$$ Pop’s Safari Room 2929 Morton St., 817.877.0916. 9am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 9am-midnight Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. $$-$$$ Rise & Shine 3636 Altamesa Blvd., 817.423.3555. 6am-2pm daily. $

Secret Garden Tearoom 2601 Montgomery St., 817.763.9787. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am4pm Sat.; noon-4pm Sun. $

The Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge 1311 Lipscomb St., 817.926.0968. 4pm-2am Mon.-Fri.; 11am-2am Sat.-Sun. Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. $$

The Rose Garden Tea Room 7200 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.7673. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon-Sat.; 12pm-3:30pm Sun. $ Twin Creeks Café 3400 W. Loop 820 S. (inside

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Frank Kent Honda), 817.696.4360. 7:30am-4pm Mon.-Fri.; 8am-4pm, Sat.; Closed Sun. $

Vidalias Southern Cuisine 200 Main St., 817.210.2222. 6am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6am10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 10am-2pm Sun. $$ Westside Café 7950 W. Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.560.1996. 6am-10pm daily. $ The Zodiac Room At Neiman Marcus 2100 Green Oaks Blvd., 817.738.3581. 10am-7pm Mon.-Sat.; 1pm-6pm Sun. $$ Grapevine

Into The Glass 322 S. Main St. 817.442.1969. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.Sat. $$

Tolbert's Restaurant 423 S. Main St. 817.421.4888. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu. 7 Sun.; 11am-9:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Winewood Grill 1265 S. Main St., Grapevine, 76051 817.421.0200. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-4pm Sun. $$-$$$ Keller/ l aKe Country FnG Eats 201 Town Center Blvd. 817.741.5200 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 10:30am-11pm Sat. & Sun. $$

Harbor One 9315 Boat Club Rd., 817.236.8150. 10am-6pm Wed.-Sun. $ roanoKe

Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 104 N. Oak, 817.491.2900. 11am-9pm daily $

Blue Hangar Cafe 700 Boeing Way, 817.491.8283. 10:30am-2pm Mon.-Thu.; 10am3pm Fri.; 7am-3pm Sun. $

Classic Cafe 504 N. Oak St., 817.430.8185. Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner

Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$-$$$

Dove Creek Café 204 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4973. 6am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-3pm Sat. & Sun. $

Reno Red's Frontier Cooking 304 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4855. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.' 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$ SouthlaKe

Café Express 1472 Main St., 817.251.0063. 7am10pm daily $$

The Cheesecake Factory 1440 Plaza Place, 817.310.0050.11am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am12:30am Fri.-Sat.; 10am-11pm Sun. $$

Wildwood Grill 2700 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.2100. Gluten free. 11am-10pm Mon.Fri.; 11am-11pm Sat.-Sun. $-$$ X’s & O’s Sporting Tavern 1239 Main St., Southlake, 817.251.6776. 3pm-2am Mon.-Fri.; 11am-2am Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun. $

Weatherford

Weatherford Downtown Café 101 W. Church St., 817.594.8717. 7am-3pm Mon.-Wed.; 7am-8pm Thu.-Sat.; 8am-3pm Sun. $ Fire Oak Grill 114 Austin Ave., 817.598.0400. Lunch: 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm9pm Tue.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

The Wild Mushroom 1917 Martin Dr. 817.599.4935. Dinner hours: 5-11pm Mon.Thu.; 5pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. Lunch hours: 11am-2pm Thu.-Fri. $$-$$$

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Bethany Boba Tea House 705 Park Row Dr. 817.461.1245. 11am-10pm daily. $

Genghis Grill 4000 Five Points Blvd., Ste. 189, 817.465.7847. Lunch: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Orchid City Fusion Cafe 2135 Southeast Pkwy. 817.468.3777. 8:30am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Pei Wei 2100 N. Collins St., 817.299.8687. Other locations: 4133 E. Cooper St., 817.466.4545. 10:30am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.; 11:30am-9pm Sat.-Sun. $

Piranha’s Killer Sushi 851 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.261.1636. Other locations: Arlington Highlands 309 Curtis Mathes Way, #149 817.465.6455 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.; Noon-11pm Sat.; Noon-10pm Sun. $$

Sukhothai 423 N. Fielder Plaza, 817.860.4107. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Sat.; $

Taste Of Thai 2535 E. Arkansas Lane, 817.543.0110. 11am-3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-3pm, 4:30pm-10pm Sat.; 11:30am-9:30pm Sun. $ Bedford

Thai Jasmine 3104 Harwood Rd., 817.283.8228. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-9:30pm Fri.; 11:30am-9pm Sat.-Sun. $ BurleSon

Taste Of Asia 130 NW John Jones Drive, Ste 206, 817.426.2239. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $ fort Worth

Asia Bowl & Grill 2400 Lands End, Ste. 115, 817.738.1688. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Blue Sushi Sake Grill 3131 W. 7th St., 817.332.2583. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11ammidnight Fri.-Sat.; 12pm-10pm Sun. $-$$ Edohana Hibachi Sushi 2704 S. Hulen, 817.924.1144. Other locations: 5816 S.W. Loop 820, 817.731.6002. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.Sat. $$

Japanese Palace 8445 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.0144. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

Little Lilly Sushi 6100 Camp Bowie #12, 817.989.8886. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-midnight Fri. & Sat.; noon9pm Sun. $$

MK's Sushi 2400 Airport Fwy. 817.545.4149. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 1pm11pm Sat.; 5-10pm Sun. $$ 2801 W. 7th St., 817.885.7677. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 4pm10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4pm-11pm Fri.; 1pm-11pm Sat.; 5pm-10pm Sun. $-$$

My Lan 4015 E. Belknap St., 817.222.1471. 9am9pm Mon.-Sun. Closed Wed. $ Pappa Chang Asian Bistro 8th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., 817.348.9888. Buffet 11am2:30pm Sun.-Fri.; 10:30am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Pei Wei 5900 Overton Ridge Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.294.0808 Other locations: 2600 W. 7th

St., Ste. 101, Montgomery Plaza, 817.806.9950. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.Sat. $

P.F. Chang’s 400 Throckmorton, 817.840.2450. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ Pho Little Saigon 1712 Mall Circle, 817.738.0040. 10am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $

Phu Lam 4125 E. Belknap St., 817.831.9888. 10am-9pm Daily $-$$

Piranha’s Killer Sushi 335 W. 3rd St., 817.348.0200. 11am-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am11pm Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.; Noon-1am Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $$

Shinjuku Station 711 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.923.2695. 5pm-9pm Mon.; 11am-9pm Tues.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; noon-11pm Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $-$$

Sushi Axiom Japanese Fusion Restaurant 4625 Donnelly Ave., Ste. 101, 817.735.9100. Other locations: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.877.3331. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; noon11pm Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $$

Sushi Yoko 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd. Ste. 280., 817.737.4000. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Szechuan 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., Cityview Plaza, 817.346.6111.; 5712 Locke Ave., 817.738.7300. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10:30pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$

Taste Of Asia 4484 Bryant Irvin Road, Ste. 101, 817.732.8688. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 9324 Clifford St., Ste. 116, 817.246.4802. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat,; 7420 Beach St., 817.503.1818. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ Thailicious 4601 W. Freeway. Ste. 206 (Chapel Hill at I-30 & Hulen), 817.737.8111. Mon.-Thu. 11am-3pm and 4.30pm-9.30pm; Fri. 11am3pm and 4:30pm-10pm; Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 11am-9pm. $-$$ Thai Select 4630 SW Loop 820, 817.731.0455. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thur.; 11am-10pm Fri.Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ Thai Tina’s 600 Commerce St., 817.332.0088. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Tu Hai Restaurant 3909 E. Belknap St., 817.834.6473. 9am-8pm Mon.-Sat; Closed Sun. $

Tokyo Cafe 5121 Pershing Ave., 817.737.8568. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; noon10pm Sat. Closed Sun. $ Grapevine

Edohana Hibachi Sushi 1501 Hwy. 114 Ste. 100, 817.251.2004. Lunch: 11:15am-2:15pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:15pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:45pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 4:45pm-9:30pm Sun. $$

P.F. Chang’s 650 W. Highway 114, 817.421.6658. 11am-11pm daily. $$

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Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine 977 Melbourne Rd., 817.268.2899. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-9:30pm Sat.; 11:30am-8pm Sun. $-$$ ManSfield

Sake Hibachi Sushi And Bar 100 W. Debbie

Lane, Mansfield, 817.453.5888. 11am-10pm, Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm, Fri.-Sat.; noon10pm, Sun. $-$$

Southlake

Gingerine Fresh Asian 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 100, 817.749.0998. 11am-10pm Sun.Fri.; noon-10pm Sat. $

Kobeya Japanese Hibachi & Sushi 1230 Main St., 817.416.6161. Lunch: 11:30am-2:15pm Mon.-Fri; 12:15pm-3:15pm Sat.-Sun.; Dinner: 5pm-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-10:30pm Fri.Sat. $$

Pei Wei 1582 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.722.0070. 10:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10pm Fri.Sat. $

Sushi Sam 500 W. Southlake Blvd., 817.410.1991. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner: 5pm9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Thai Chili 215 Grand Ave., 817.251.6674. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Sat.; 11:30am-9:30pm Sun. $-$$

barbecue arlington

David's Barbecue 2224 W. Park Row. Dr. 817.261.9998. 11am-9pm Tues.-Sat. $

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 5530 S. Cooper, 817.468.0898. 1801 Ballpark Way, 817.261.6600. 11am-9pm daily. $

Oh My Bbq 901 E. Arkansas Ln. 817.303.1499. 10am-10pm Mon.,Wed. & Fri.-Sat.; 10am-3pm Tues.; 10am-6pm Thu. $ Fort Worth Angelo’s 2533 White Settlement Rd., 817.332.0357. 11am-9pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am10pm Thu.-Sat.; closed Sun. $

Billy's Oak Acres BBQ 1620 N. Las Vegas Trail, 817.367.2200. 11am-8pm Tue.-Wed.; 11am-9pm Thu.-Sat.; noon-5pm Sun.; Closed Mon. $ Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que 301 Stockyards Blvd., 817.626.6464. 11am-8:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9:30pm Fri. and Sat. $

Cousin’s Pit Barbecue 6262 McCart Ave., 817.346.2511. Other location: 5125 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.346.3999. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 451 University Dr., 817.231.8813. Other locations: 5724 Bryant Irvin, 817.361.1034 1000 N.E. Loop 820, 817.289.0027. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817.759.7500. 11am-9pm daily. $ Railhead Smokehouse 2900 Montgomery St., 817.738.9808. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ Red Hot And Blue 3000 S. Hulen St., 817.731.8770 9143 Grapevine Hwy., 817.605.1333. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Riscky’s 6701 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.989.1800. 300 Main St., 817.877.3306. 9000 U.S. 377, Benbrook, 817.249.3320. 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $

Sammie's Bar-B-Q 3801 E. Belknap, 817.834.1822. 9am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 9am10:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 11:30am-5pm, Sun. $-$$

Smokey's Bbq 5300 E. Lancaster Ave., 817.451.8222. 11am-8pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-9pm

Fri.; 8am-9pm Sat.; 8am-4pm Sun. $

The Smoke Pit 2401 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0455. 10:30am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 10:30am-6pm Sat. $-$$

Trailboss Burgers 140 E. Exchange Ave, 817.626.7777. 11am-7pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-9pm Fri.; 11am-10pm Sat. $-$$ hurSt

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 1858 Precinct Line Rd., 817.656.0200. 10:30am-9pm daily. $ White Settlement

Soda Springs Bar-B-Q 8620 Clifford St., 817.246.4644. Mon.-Sat. 11am-2pm; Thurs. 4 pm-8pm; Fri. 11am-8:30pm; Sat. 11am-8pm; Sun. closed. $-$$

brazilian Fort Worth

Texas De Brazil 101 N. Houston St., 817.882.9500. Brunch: 11am-3pm Sun.; Lunch: 11am-2pm Fri.; Dinner: 5-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri.; 4:30pm-10pm Sat.; 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$ grapevine

Boi Na Braza 4025 William D. Tate, 817.329.5514. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$

burgers & sandwiches

arlington

Al’s Hamburger’s 1001 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817.275.8918. Breakfast Hours 7am-11pm; 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $

Chapps 2045 N. Hwy. 360, 817.649.3000. Other locations: 153 Southwest Plaza (1-20 & Little Road), 817.483.8008. 2596 E. Arkansas, 817.460.2097. 11am-9pm daily. $

Chop House Burgers 1700 W. Park Row Drive, Ste. 116, 817.459.3700. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ Tom's Burgers & Grill 1530 N. Cooper St., 817.459.9000. 6am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 6am-9pm Sun. $-$$ Fort Worth

Dutch’s 3009 S. University Dr., 817.927.5522. 11am-9pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thu.-Sat. $ The Great Outdoors 3204 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.877.4400. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 10am-8pm Sun. $

Kincaid’s 4901 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.2881. Other location: 4825 Overton Ridge Blvd., 817.370.6400. 11am-8pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $ The Love Shack 110 E. Exchange Ave., 817.740.8812. $

M & O Station Grill 200 Carroll St., 817.882.8020. 11am-5pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ Magnolia Cheese Co. 1251 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.945.2221. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-2pm Sun. $$

Pappa’s Burgers 2700 W. Freeway, 817.870.9736. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $-$$

Rodeo Goat 2836 Bledsoe & Currie, 817.877.4628. 11am-midnight Sun.-Wed.; 11am2am Thu.-Sat. $-$$

Shaw's Patio Bar And Grill 1051 W. Magnolia Ave. 817.926.2116. Mon. 11am-2:30pm; Tue.Thu. 11am- 9pm; Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 10:30am-9pm. $-$$

The Pour House Sports Grill 2725 W. 7th St., 817.335.2575. 11am-2am daily. $

Tommy’s Hamburgers 2701 Green Oaks Rd., 817.735.9651. Other locations: 5228 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.569.1111. 3431 W. 7th St., 817.885.7500. 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-8pm Sun. $

Woodshed Smokehouse 3201 Riverfront Drive, 817.877.4545. 10am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 10am-11pm Fri.; 8am-11pm Sat.; 8am-10pm Sun. $-$$ Z’s Café 1116 Pennsylvania Ave. 817.348.9000. 10am-3pm Mon.-Fri. $ Southlake

Johnny B’s Burgers & Shakes 2704 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.749.0000. 10:30am-8:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 10:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am3pm Sun. $ continental arlington

Café At Daireds 2400 W. I-20 (Temporarily Closed for Remodeling), 817.465.9797. Other Location: 15 Skyline Dr., Arlington, 817.465.9797. 12pm-6pm Sun.; 9am-6pm Mon.; 9am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 9am-6pm Fri.; 8:30am5:30pm Sat. $-$$

Fort Worth

610 Grille 610 Main St., 817.332.0100. 6:30am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$$

delis & bakeries arlington

Iris Bagel And Coffee House 5801 W. Interstate 20, 817.561.9989. 5:30am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am-2pm Sun. $ Fort Worth

Artisan Baking Company 4900 White Settlement Rd., 817.821.3124. 7am-1pm Fri.; by appointment Mon.-Fri.; 8am-noon Wed. & Sat. at the Cowtown Farmers' Market. $ Baker Bros. American Deli 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 244, 817.989.1400. Other Location: 501 Carroll St., Ste. 658., 817.332.0500. 11am9pm daily. $

Black Rooster Bakery 2430 Forest Park Blvd., 817.924.1600. 7am-4pm Tue.-Fri., 8am-4pm Sat. $

Bluebonnet Bakery 4705 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.4233. 7am-6pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-4pm Sat. $

Boopa’s Bagel Deli 6513 N. Beach St., 817.232.4771. 5:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 6:30am2pm Sat.; 6:30am-1pm Sun. $

Carshon’s Delicatessen 3133 Cleburne Rd., 817.923.1907. 9am-3pm Mon.-Sat. $ Corner Street Bakery 3010S. Hulen St., 817.665.9949. 6:30am-7pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-7pm Sat.; 7am-5pm Sun. $

The Cupcake Cottage 5015 El Campo Ave., 817.732.5670. 10am-4pm Tues.-Fri.; 10am-2pm Sat. $

Esperanza’s Mexican Café & Bakery 2122

Meals On Wheels, The Sparkling Jewel of Tarrant County

Meals On Wheels 40th Anniversary Gala

fwdish restaurant listings

N. Main St., 817.626.5770. Other location: 1109 Hemphill St., 817.332.3848. 6:30am-7pm daily. $

J. Rae's 935 Foch St., 817.332.0090. 9 am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $

Jason's Deli jasonsdeli.com. Hours vary. $-$$ Kolache Shoppe 6724 Brentwood Stair Rd., 817.457.0071. 6am-noon Tue.-Sat.; 7am-noon Sun. $

Mckinley’s Fine Bakery & Cafe 1616 S. University Dr., 817.332.3242. 8am-6:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $ Panera Bread 1700 S. University Dr., 817.870.1959. Other location: 1804 Precinct Line Rd., 817.605.0766; 1409 N. Collins, Arlington, 817.548.8726; 2140 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. S. 817.416.5566 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am-8pm Sun. $

Sweet Sammies 825 Currie St., 817.332.0022. 10am-9pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thu.-Sat. $ Swiss Pastry Shop 3936 W. Vickery, 817.732.5661. 6am-5:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 7am-4pm Sat. $

The Snooty Pig 2401 Westport Pkwy., Ste. 120, 817.837.1077. Other locations: 1540 Keller Pkwy, Ste. 107, Keller, 817.431.0064. 7am-2pm Mon.Sat.; 8am-2pm Sun. $ YOFE CAFE / 817 Currie St., 817.332.5888. 6 am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-10pm Sat.-Sun. $

Yogi’s Bagel Cafe 2710 S. Hulen St., 817.921.4500. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-9pm Sat.; 7:30am-3pm Sun. $ Grapevine

Breadhaus 700 W. Dallas Rd., 817.488.5223. 9am-6pm Tues.-Fri.; 9am-4pm Sat. $$ Main Street Bread Baking Company 316 Main St., 817.424.4333. 6:30am-6:30pm daily. $

The Snooty Pig 4010 William D. Tate, 817.283.3800. 7am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 8am-2pm Sun. $

Hudson oaks

Ultimate Cupcake 3316 Fort Worth Highway, 817.596.9090. 10am-5pm Tue.-Fri.; 10am-1pm Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $ soutH lake

Elegant Cakery 535 Nolen Drive, 817.488.7580. 9am-6pm Tue.-Fri.; 9am-5pm Sat. $-$$ Weinburger’s Deli 3 Village Circle, Westlake, 817.491.9119. Other location: 611 Main St., Grapevine, 817.416.5574. 8:30am-7pm Mon.Sat.; 11am-3pm Sun. $

eclectic arlinGton

The Melting Pot 4000 Five Points Blvd., Ste. 119, 817.469.1444. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm11pm Fri.; 3:30pm-11pm Sat.; 3pm-9pm Sun. $$-$$$

Burleson

Wine Down 124 S. Scott Street. 817.447.9122. 11am-9pm Wed-Sat. $$ Fort WortH

Café Modern 3200 Darnell, 817.738.9215. Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 11am-3pm Sat & Sun. $$

Kimbell Art Museum 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.332.8451, ext. 251. For reservations call 817.332.8541 ext. 277. Lunch 11:30am-2pm

Tue.-Thu. & Sat.; noon-2pm Fri. & Sun.; Dinner 5:30pm-7:30pm Fri. $$

Lili’s Bistro 1310 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.877.0700. Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Hours 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$

Mijo's Fusion 1109 W. Magnolia Ave. 817.921.3905. 10:30am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 10:30am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Reservoir Bar, Patio And Kitchen 1001 Foch St. 817.334.0560. 3pm-2am Mon.-Fri.; 10am2am Sat. & Sun. $-$$

Sera Dining and Wine 2418 Forest Park Blvd. 817.927.7372. 5:30pm-9:30pm Tue.-Sat. $-$$

Simply Fondue 111 W. 4th St., 817.348.0633. Lunch hours: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri. Dinner hours: 5-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5-11pm Fri.-Sat. Sunday Brunch: 10am-2pm. $$-$$$

Spiral Diner 1314 W. Magnolia, 817.332.8834. 11am-10pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $

Vee Lounge 500 Taylor St., 817.332.4833. 3pmmidnight Tue.-Wed.; 3pm-2am Thu.-Sat.; 11am-2am Sun.- $$

Winslow’s Wine Café 4101 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.546-6843. Mon.-Thu. 4pm-11pm; Fri. 4pm-midnight; Sat. 10:30am-2pm and 4pmmidnight; Sun. 10:30am-2pm and 4pm-10pm. $-$$$$

Zambrano Wine Cellar 910 Houston St., Ste. 110, 817.850.9463. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pmmidnight Fri. & Sat.; Closed Sundays. $-$$

ethnic arlinGton

Tandoor Indian Restaurant 1200 N. Fielder Rd., 817.261.6604. Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm Sun.-Sat.; Dinner: 5pm-10 p.m. Sun.-Sat. $-$$ Fort WortH Bombay Grill 4625 Donnelly Ave., 817.377.9395. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Sat. & Sun.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun. $ Byblos 1406 N. Main St., 817.625.9667. 1am-2am Fri. & Sat.; Sunday available for private parties. $$

Hedary’s 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.6961. 11am-2pm Mon.; 11am-2pm & 5pm-10pm Tues.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $ King Tut 1512 Magnolia Ave., 817.335.3051. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat. 5:30pm-9pm Mon.Sat. $$ Maharaja 6308 Hulen Bend Blvd., 817.263.7156. 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 11:30am-2:30pm Sat.-Sun.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$

french arlinGton

Cacharel 2221 E. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 910, 817.640.9981. 11:30am-2pm & 5pm-10pm Mon.Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $$$

Fort WortH

La Madeleine 6140 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.654.0471. 4626 SW Loop 820. Other locations: 2101 N. Collins St., Arlington, 817.461.3634. 4201 S Cooper St., Arlington,

817.417.5100. 900 Hwy. 114 W., Grapevine, 817.251.0255. Camp Bowie 6:30am-10pm Sun.Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 6:30am-8pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Hwy. 114 6:30am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Collins and Cooper 6:30am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ Saint-Emilion 3617 W. 7th St., 817.737.2781. Full bar. 6pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$

german

Fort WortH

Edelweiss 3801 Southwest Blvd., 817.738.5934. 5pm-10pm Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.; 4pm-11pm Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. Closed Mon.-Wed. $$ Greenwood’s 3522 Bluebonnet Cir., 817.921.6777. Lunch: 11am-2pm Thu. & Fri. 4pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 4pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

greek

Fort WortH

Café Medi 420 Grapevine Hwy., 817.788.5110. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Tue.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $

Greek House 2426 Forest Park Blvd., 817.921.1473. 11am-8pm Mon.-Sat. $

Jazz Café 2504 Montgomery St., 817.737.0043. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-3pm Sat.; 9am-2pm Sun. $

italian arlinGton/Mid-Cities

Birraporetti’s 668 Lincoln Square, 817.265.0555. 11am-11pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.Sat.; 10am-11pm Sun. $$

Italianni’s 1601 Precinct Line Rd., Hurst, 817.498.6770. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

La Bistro 722 Grapevine Hwy., Hurst, 817.281.9333. 11am-10pm Sun.-Fri.; 5pm-10pm Sat. $$

Moni's 1730 W. Randol Mill Road #100, Arlington, 817.860.6664. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Nizza Pizza 1430 S. Cooper, 817.274.5222. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $

Palio’s Pizza Café 5712 Colleyville Blvd. Ste. 130, 817.605.7555. 11am-10pm daily. $ Piccolo Mondo 829 E. Lamar Blvd., 817.265.9174. Lunch: 11:30am-2:15pm Mon.Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-10:15pm Mon.-Thu.; 5:30pm-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 5:30 pm-10pm Sun. $-$$

Prespa's 4720 Sublett Road, Arlington, 817.561.7540. Other location: 3100 W. Arkansas Lane #B, Dalworthington Gardens, 817.459.2775. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Reflections Of Bella Vita 1507 N. Watson Road, Arlington, 817.633.0877. Breakfast and Lunch, 6am-2pm Sun.-Sat.; Dinner, 4:30pm10pm Mon.-Thu.; 4:30pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4:30pm-9pm Sun.11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $

Ruggeri’s Ristorante 32 Village Ln., Ste. 10, Colleyville, 817.503.7373. Lunch: 11am-2pm

Mon.-Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Fort Worth

Aventino’s Italian 5800 Lovell Ave., 817.570.7940.11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-9pm Mon.-Thurs.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri. & Sat. $$$

Bella Italia West 5139 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.1700. 11:30am-1:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 6pm9pm Mon.-Thu.; 6pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Café Bella 3548 South Hills Ave., 817.922.9500. 11am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 4pm-10pm Sat. Closed Sun. $-$$

Campisi's 6150 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.916.4561. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sun. $$

Ferré Ristorante Bar 215 E. Fourth St., 817.332.0033. 4pm-9pm Tues.-Wed.; 4pm-10pm Thu.; 4pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Fireside Pies 2949 Crockett St., 817.769.3590. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Sat.; 11am-11pm Sun. $$

Fortuna 5837 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.737.4469. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ La Piazza 2930 Bledsoe St., 817.334.0000. 11:30am2pm Sun.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$$

Mama’s Pizza 1813 W. Berry St., 817.923.3541. 5800 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.MAMA Lunch buffet: 11am-2pm daily. Delivery through Entrees-ToGo: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-10pm Sun. $

Mancuso’s 9500 White Settlement Rd., 817.246.7041. Lunch: 10:30am-1pm Tues.-Fri.; Dinner: 4pm-9pm Tues.-Thu.; 4pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.; Closed Sun.-Mon. $

Margie’s Original Italian Kitchen 9805 Camp Bowie W., 817.244.4301. Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon.Fri.; Dinner: 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Mellow Mushroom 3455 Bluebonnet Circle, 817.207.9677. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Milano’s 3416 W. 7th St., 817.332.5226. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat. $

Nonna Tata 1400 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.0250. 11am-3pm Tue.-Fri.; 5:30pm-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10pm Fri. $-$$

Piola 3700 Mattison Ave., 817.989.0007. 11am-2pm Mon-Fri; 5pm-10pm Mon-Sat. $$

Pizzeria Uno Chicago Grill 300 Houston St., 817.885.8667. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat. $

Taverna Risotteria 450 Throckmorton St., 817.885.7502. Sunday brunch. 11am-10pm Mon.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $-$$ Grapevine/Southlake/ Colleyville

Brio Tuscan Grill 1431 Plaza Place, Southlake, 817.310.3136. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Buca Di Beppo 2701 E. State Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.749.6262. 11:30am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11:30am10pm Fri.; 11:30am-10pm Sat.; 11:30am-9pm Sun. $$

Ferrari’s Italian Villa 1200 William D. Tate Ave., 817.251.2525. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Fri.; 5pm-10:30pm Sat.; 4:30pm-9pm Sun. $$-$$$

fwdish restaurant listings

latin american

Colleyville/Fort Worth

Gloria’s Colleyville: 5611 Colleyville Blvd., 817.656.1784. Fort Worth: 2600 W. 7th St., 817.332.8800. Arlington: 3901 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Ste. 137, 817.701.2981. Colleyville: 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. Fort Worth: 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Yucatan Taco Stand 909 West Magnolia Ave., 817.924.8646. 11am to 10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11ammidnight Fri.-Sat. $$

mediterranean Fort Worth

Chadra Mezza & Grill 1622 Park Place Ave., 817.924.2372. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $-$$

Saffron Sky 5913 Donnelly Ave., 817.732.1007. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat.; 11am-3pm Mon.; Closed Sun. $-$$

Terra Mediterranean Grill 2973 Crockett St., Fort Worth, 817.744.7485. 11am-2:30pm and

Fire Oak Grill

114 Austin Ave.

Weatherford, 76086

817.598.0400

5pm-10pm, Mon.-Fri.; 11am-11pm, Sat.; noon8pm, Sun. $-$$

The Flying Carpet Cafe 1223 Washington St., 817.877-1223. Lunch 11am-2pm Tues.-Fri. Dinner 5pm-10pm Tue.-Sat.; Closed Sun. BYOB. $$

mexican Arlington

Chuy's 4001 Bagpiper Way, Ste. 199, 817. 557.2489. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $

Colleyville/ gr Apevine

Esparza’s 124 E. Worth St., 817.481.4668. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; 10am-9:30pm Sun. $

La Hacienda Ranch 5250 Hwy. 121, Colleyville, 817.318.7500. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Rio Mambo 5150 Hwy. 121, 817.354.3124. 11am9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Fort Worth

Benito’s Restaurant 1450 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.332.8633. 10am-9pm Mon.-Thu., 10am-2am Fri.-Sat., 11am-9pm Sun. $$

extra dish

What the locals are eating

HOused in a buildinG tHat still Flaunts its turn- OFtHe-century cHarm, the classy and creative menu at Fire Oak Grill displays the chic side of Cowboy Chic.

Everything about the place speaks casual, comfortable and cowboy. The soaring ceilings clad in their original antique tin tiles and the creaking hardwoods underfoot all lend to that vintage ambience.

While the entrees cover the spectrum from lamb chops to trout, you won’t find a chicken fried steak anywhere, so don’t ask for one. Instead, I had one of the best ribeye steaks of the year. The Beeman Ranch Rib Eye ($40) is served with roasted garlic whipped potatoes, grilled white asparagus and a red onion Pablano jam on top.

Every bite of dinner was an adventure, just the way fine dining should be. I can’t wait to see what will inspire Chef Eric Hunter next and how his menu will morph over the years.

Cabo Grande 115 W. 2nd St., 817.348.8226. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat. $$

Cantina Laredo 530 Throckmorton St., 817.810.0773. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-9pm Sun. $-$$

Chimy’s Cerveceria 1053 Foch St., 817.348.8888. 11am-midnight Sun.-Thu.; 11am-1am Fri.-Sat. $ Chipotle 3050 S. Hulen St., 817.735.8355. Other locations: 3000 W. 7th St., 817.348.8530. 4484 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.735.4506. 1312 W. Pipeline Rd., 817.595.3875. 3010 E. Southlake Blvd., 817.748.4745. 11am-10pm daily. $ Dos Gringos 1015 S. University Dr., 817.338.9393. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ El Asadero 1535 N. Main St., 817.626.3399. 11am10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $-$$ El Fenix 6391 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.732.5584. 11am-10pm daily. $

El Rancho Grande 1400 N. Main St., 817.624.9206. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Esperanza’s Mexican Bakery & Cafe 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770. Bakery and Cafe: 6 am-7pm daily. Other location: 1601 Park Place Ave., 817.923.1992. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Thurs.; 6:30am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 6:30am-5pm Sun. $ Fernandez Cafe 4220 W. Vickery Blvd., 817.377.2652. 6:30am-2pm daily. $

Fiesta 3233 Hemphill St., 817.923.6941. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 2917 W. Berry St., 817.924.7943. Other Locations: 2719 Race St., 817.831.TACO. 5710 Rufe Snow, 817.465.3899. 510 East Abram, Arlington, 817.265.8226. 7am-midnight Mon.-Wed.; 7am-1am Thu.; 7am-3am Fri. & Sat.; 7am-10pm Sun. $ Hacienda San Miguel 2948 Crockett St., 817.386.9923. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat. $-$$

Joe T. Garcia’s 2201 N. Commerce, 817.626.4356. Cash only. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $$

La Familia 841 Foch St., 817.870.2002. 11am-10pm Tues.-Fri.; 8am-10pm Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $ La Playa Maya 6209 Sunset Dr., 817.738.3329. Other locations: 1540 N. Main St., 817.624.8411. 3200 Hemphill St., 817.924.0698. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $

Los Molcajetes 4320 Western Center Blvd., 817.306.9000. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am10pm Fri.; 8am-10pm Sat.; 8am-9pm Sun. $ Los Vaqueros 2629 N. Main St., 817.624.1511. Other Location: 3105 Cockrell Ave., 817.769.3070.11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11 am10pm, Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. Other location: Crown Valley Golf Club, 29 Crown Road, Weatherford. 817.441.2300 $ Mambo’s 1010 Houston St. in the Park Central Hotel, 817.336.3124. 11am- 2pm Tues.-Fri.; 4pm10pm Wed.-Sat. $

Mi Cocina 509 Main St., 817.877.3600. Other location: 4601 W. Freeway (I-30 and Hulen), 817.569.1444. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $

The Original 4713 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.6226. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm

Seared Diver Scallops with Tamale and Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette

Rally teams of four to join Jewel Charity and Colonial Country Club at the legendary course for a great day of golf and prizes topped off with a fabulous celebration dinner, all benefiting the precious patients at Cook Children’s.

For more information contact Kay Reeves at Jewel Charity 817.732.9333 Ext. 4 or Kay.Reeves@cookchildrens.org

fwdish restaurant listings

Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. Breakfast tacos served 7:30am-10am Mon.-Fri. $

Paco & John 1116 8th Ave., 817.810.0032. 7:30am10:30am & 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-2pm Sat. $$

Pappasito’s Cantina 2704 W. Freeway, 817.877.5546. Other location: 321 W. Road to Six Flags, Arlington, 817.795.3535. 11am-10pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ all locations Pulidos 2900 Pulido St., 817.732.7571. Other location: 5051 Hwy. 377 S., 817.732.7871. 11am9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $

Revolver Taco Lounge 2822 W. 7th St., 817.820.0122. 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun.-Mon. $$ Rio Mambo 6125 SW Loop 820, 817.423.3124. 1302 S. Main St., Weatherford. 817.598.5944. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.Sat. $$

Salsa Fuego 3520 Alta Mere Drive, 817.560.7888. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. $

Salsa Limon 929 University Drive, 817.820.0680. 4200 S. Freeway, #1099, 817.921.4807. 10am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 10am-2am Fri.; 10am-3am Sat.; 10am-midnight Sun. $

Torchy's Tacos 928 Northton St. 817.289.8226. 7am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 7am-11pm Fri.; 8am11pm Sat.; 8am-10pm Sun. $

Tres Joses Cocina Mexicana 4004 White Settlement Rd., 817.763.0456. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun.; Closed Mon. $$

Uncle Julio’s 5301 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.377.2777. 11am-10:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Southlake

Mi Chula’s 1431 Southlake Blvd., Ste. 551, 817.756.6920. 11am-8:30pm Sun-Thu.; 11am9:30pm. $$

seafood arlington

Fish City Grill 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., 817.465.0001. 11am-10pm Mon.- Thu.; 11am–11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am- 9pm Sun. $-$$ Fort Worth

Bayou Jack's Cajun Grill 2401 W. 7th St., Ste. 117. 817.744.8631. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am9pm Sun. $-$$

Blu Crab 6115 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.763.8585. Mon.-Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 11am-9pm. $$$$

Daddy Jack’s 353 Throckmorton St., 817.332.2477. 355 N. Carroll Ave., Southlake. 817.442.0983. 11am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri. & Sat. $$ Eddie V’s 3100 W. 7th St. 817.336.8000. 4pm-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 4pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$$$

J&J Oyster Bar 612 N. University Dr., 817.335.2756. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $

Lone Star Oyster Bar 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.370.0030. 11am-2am Tue.-Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun.-Mon. $ Pacific Table 1600 S. University Drive, 817.887.9995. 11am-10pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $$

Pappadeaux 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 1304 E. Copeland Rd., Arlington, 817.543.0544. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$

Razzoo’s 318 Main St. in Sundance Square, 817.429.7009. Other location: 4700 Bryant Irvin Rd. in Cityview, 817.292.8584. 11am-11pm Sun.Thu.; 11am-2am Fri.-Sat. $$

Rockfish 3050 S. Hulen St., 817.738.3474. 11am9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $$ Waters, Bonnell's Coastal Cuisine 2901 Crockett St. 817.984.1110. 11am-2:30pm & 5:30pm-10pm Tues.-Sat.; 10:30am-2:30pm & 5:30pm-10pm Sun. $$$$

Zeke’s Fish & Chips 5920 Curzon Ave., 817.731.3321. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $ Southlake

Fish City Grill 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.748.0456. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$

Truluck’s Seafood, Steak & Crab House 1420 Plaza Pl., 817.912.0500. 5pm-10pm Sun.Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$

WilloW Park

Fish Creek 4899 E. I-20., 817.441.1746. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; noon-10pm Sat. $$

southwest Fort Worth

Blue Mesa Bar & Grill 600 S. University Dr., 817.332.6372. Other Location: 1586 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, 817.416.0055. Fort Worth: 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$

Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.738.5489. Lunch Hours 11:30am2:30pm Tues.-Fri.; Dinner 5:30pm-9pm Tues.-Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $$$

Buffalo West 7101 Camp Bowie W. 817.732.2370. mo.-wed. 4pm-11pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-11pm Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $-$$$

Lanny’s Alta Cocina Mexicana 3405 W. 7th St., 817.850.9996. Lunch: 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm10:30pm Fri.-Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $$$ Lonesome Dove Western Bistro 2406 N. Main St., 817.740.8810. 11:30am-2:30pm Tue.Sat.; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.

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Michaels Restaurant & Ancho Chile Bar 3413 W. 7th St., 817.877.3413. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 5:30pm11pm Thu.-Sat. Chile Bar hours: 11am-11pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-1am Thu.-Fri.; 5pm-1am Sat.

$ Reata 310 Houston St., 817.336.1009. 11am2:30pm, 5pm-10:30pm daily. $$ The Tavern 2755 S. Hulen St. 817.923.6200 11am10pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-10pm Sat.; 9am-9pm Sun.

$$ Tillman's Roadhouse 2933 Crockett St., 817.850.9255. Lunch 11am-2pm Tues.-Sat.; Dinner 5:30pm-9pm Tues.-Thu.; 5:30pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-4pm & 5:30pm-9pm Sun. $$$ steaks arlington

Mac’s Steaks & Seafood Arlington: 6077 I-20 W., 817.572.0541. Colleyville: 5120 Hwy. 121, 817.318.6227. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri. & Sat.; 3pm-10pm Sun. $-$$

Trail Dust Steak House 2300 E. Lamar Ave., 817.640.6411. 11am-10pm Daily. $$$ Fort Worth

Bob’s Steak and Chop House 1300 Houston St., 817.350.4100. 5-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5-11pm Fri. and Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$$

The Capital Grille 800 Main St., 817.348.9200. Lunch 11:30am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner 5pm10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4pm-9pm Sun.; lounge open daily. $$$$

Cattlemen’s Steak House 2458 N. Main St., 817.624.3945. 11am-10:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun. $$$

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse 812 Main St., 817.877.3999. 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 5pm-9pm Sun. $$$$

Grace Restaurant 777 Main St., 817.877.3388. Dining Room Hours 5:30pm-9:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Bar Hours 4pm-10pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sunday. $$$$

H3 Ranch 109 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.1246. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 9am11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$$

Hoffbrau 1712 S. University Dr., 817.870.1952. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 5760 SW Loop 820, 817.731.3534. Other locations: 4001 Arlington Heights Blvd., #101, Arlington, 817.465.3700. Fort Worth: 4pm-midnight Mon.-Sat.; 4pm-11pm Sun. $$$

Mercury Chop House 301 Main St., 817.336.4129. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.; 3pm-11pm Sat.; 3pm-10pm Sun. $$$ M&M Steakhouse 1106 N.W. 28th St., 817.624.0612. Cash only. 5pm-11pm Tue.-Sat. $$

Riscky’s Steakhouse 120 E. Exchange Ave., 817.624.4800.11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$-$$$

Ruth’s Chris 813 Main St., 817.348.0080. 5pm-10 pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4pm-9pm Sun. $$$

Silver Fox Steakhouse 1651 S. University Dr., 817.332.9060. Other location: 1235 William D. Tate, Grapevine, 817.329.6995. 4pm-10pm Mon.Sat. $$$ granbury

Buffalo Gap Steakhouse And Cantina 1470 Hwy. 377, 817.573.4471.11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ graPevine/Southlake/ Colleyville

J.R.’S Steakhouse 5400 Hwy. 121, 817.355.1414. 4pm-lounge; 5pm-10pm Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. $$$

Kirby’s Steakhouse 3305 E. Hwy. 114, Southlake, 817.410.2221. 5pm-10pm daily. $$$ Old Hickory Steakhouse Restaurant Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, 817.778.2215 (after 5pm, 817.778.2280). Nightly, 4:30pm-10pm. $$$$

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Texans certainly don’t ever need a reason to pull on their best boots, grab their cowboy hats or pile on the turquoise, but the American Cancer Society’s Cowtown Ball gives them a really good reason.

e’re finishing the fight against cancer, y’all. For 21 years, hundreds of Tarrant County volunteers have donated thousands of hours to the American Cancer Society’s Cowtown Ball, for the love of the ball and because of its cause—helping the American Cancer Society fight a terrible disease.

This year’s ball is set for April 26 at picturesque La Paloma Ranch, the Fort Worth estate of Marcee and Grant James. This western-style gala, with this year’s theme of “Derricks & Diamonds,” will feature the music of award-winning country singer Tracy Lawrence, entertaining under the stars for Cowtown. His studio albums number more than 30 singles on the Billboard country music charts, and eight have reached number-one status.

“Being in my own backyard, it’s nice to get to help and get involved,” he said. “If you’ve got your health, and you can help someone less fortunate that you, it makes it all worthwhile.”

and

Maida I personally took this responsibility on because I want to see a cure for cancer in my lifetime! I work for the biggest oncology company, Genentech, and I see lives affected every day by cancer! I've had family and friends who have lost their lives due to this horrible disease called "cancer" and I want to do everything I can do to get one step closer to end this battle.

Lisa I have personally taken this on because I have had close friends who have been affected by cancer. I have had other friends lose family members and I am willing to do whatever I can to get us one step closer to finding a cure!

Amy Yudiski and Sam Tallis, Honorary Co-chairs We believe we need to give back to our community, and American Cancer Society is such a wonderful organization. We ask you to support American Cancer Society’s Cowtown Ball on April 26th. We guarantee you will have a wonderful night dinner, dancing and great music.

Year after year high profile country artists ranging from LeAnn Rimes to Martina McBride to Delbert McClinton have entertained, keeping Cowtown Balls’ cowboys and cowgirls boot scootin’ till the cows come home. But there are other reasons the event benefiting the American Cancer Society, the Official Sponsor of Birthdays, has a history of selling out. Sonny Burgess, a traditional country music artist, who will be one of the featured entertainers this year, has given his talents to the ball more times than he can remember. But he can remember why he’s there.

“Generally, I try to sing just to give my time,” Burgess said. “I lost my dad, uncles, aunts, granddad, a lot of people in my family to cancer. I feel like if there’s some way I can help, I don’t think I’ve ever said no.”

With Texas his home state, the singer finds himself eager to help in Tarrant County’s fight against cancer. He again will perform at the 2014 ball with Jolie Holliday, prior to Tracy Lawrence taking the stage.

taLLis and amy y udiski honorary co-chairs

As a worthwhile cause, Cowtown Ball has captured the attention of literally thousands of supporters over the years. Attending this year’s ball, as they have for many years, will be Margaret and Darrell Hawkins, who chair the American Cancer Society’s prestigious Laureate Society. Darrell also sits on the Tarrant County Board of the Society, while Margaret has been active for many years on Cowtown Ball’s various committees. Together, they served as honorary co-chairs for the ball three years ago and fully support the ball’s focus this year on research initiatives.

“There are a lot of good charities and a lot of good things we can do, but there’s no one who hasn’t been touched by cancer,” said Darrell, whose three sisters are cancer survivors. “I know the only way we’ll win this fight is through research, and I’m confident we’ll win this fight.”

Supporters of the 2014 Cowtown Ball hope to raise $163,000 to support fully a specific research project that will benefit not only north Texans but people around the globe. Now 47 researchers who have been funded by the American Cancer Society have gone on to win the Nobel Prize for their life-saving work. Since 1946, the American Cancer Society has invested $4 billion in research dealing with all cancers. Last year alone, $7.6 million of those resources remained in north Texas to fund research grants.

Research leading to advances in medicine have allowed Cowtown Ball committee member Wendy Wright to serve on the committee. Without it, the hard-working volunteer might not be able to do what she does as the happy, healthy survivor and American Cancer Society volunteer she is today.

“I’m alive because someone raised money to find a cure for me,” said Wendy, who experienced chemotherapy and radiation after her December 1999 cancer diagnosis. “Apparently God is not through with me, so I want to contribute for someone else to celebrate birthdays. Birthdays are special.”

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Cowtown Ball Committee Chairs

seated, from left: Caryn e vans and Caryn elise Boswell.

s tanding, from left: Kim Johnson, emily Kuhn, Chauntelle engleBy, wendy wright and elizaBeth humBle.

Lori Drew, Chairwoman of the Tarrant County Board of the American Cancer Society Celebrating its 21st year, Cowtown Ball is a Fort Worth tradition. Benefiting the American Cancer Society, this western chic gala brings our community together for a fun-filled evening to honor cancer survivors and raise funds for an important cause. As an American Cancer Society volunteer and supporter, I wholeheartedly embrace their mission to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. With the funds raised from Cowtown Ball, we are able to offer Tarrant County cancer survivors programs such as Reach to Recovery, Look Good-Feel Better and patient navigation services. For cancer patients and survivors, these programs are a lifeline to getting well, staying well and finishing the fight.

George Johnson, General Manager, Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth Park Place Motorcars continues its long-standing relationship this year with the Cowtown Ball because we have a mutual goal to find a cure for this monstrous disease. The American Cancer Society works tirelessly to defeat cancer which attacks so many people in our community. Cowtown Ball has raised millions of dollars to fund research in addition to many other programs and Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth is proud to support this 21st annual event.

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george Johnson, general manager, ParK PlaCe motorC ars fort worth

Each month we will present our readers with an obscure detail shot from somewhere in fort worth, courtesy of photographer brian luenser. We will provide the clues, and you will have the opportunity to guess where the shot was taken at fwtx.com/articles/where-april-14. The following month we will include the full photo as well as a new obscure detail shot. Here are this month’s clues:

1. In the ’30s, this sign marked an important train stop.

2 In 2007, the building that this sign sits atop was leased to an educational institution.

reveal from last month

Sleeping Panther sculpture at 300 W. Weatherford St.

Culture of Customer Service

When Dr. Ravi Gada, a Southlake infertility physician, and wife Michelle, an R.N., decided to buy the “best-looking SUV on the market,” their short list of dealerships included but one name: Park Place Lexus Grapevine.

“Their service is second to none. The staff didn’t pressure us on what they needed to sell, but rather listened to us on what we wanted to buy,” Ravi said. “They were readily available to us no matter how small our questions were. Even after buying our Lexus GX460, the staff went out of their way to reach out to us to make sure we were enjoying our new car and answer any questions that we came across.”

Since procuring their GX460 a few months back, the Gadas have been going gaga over

the A-rate amenities — chief among them the safety features, smooth ride, Bluetooth and voice command, heated and ventilated seats, and electronic third row that stores into the floor. Not only would they recommend the GX460 to wouldbe buyers, but the good doctor and his wife also highly advise them to acquire their new Lexus from Park Place Grapevine.

“We have never felt more comfortable with the process of buying a car,” Michelle said. “Customer service isn’t just Park Place’s No. 1 priority — it’s their culture. And it was very obvious to us.”